I have been trying for 2 years off and on to get into swimming, but between my stroke and breathing I am feeling very discouraged:help: I am a 47 year old woman who cycles, runs and works out like crazy, but get me in a pool and all bets are off, which has been very humbling:( I have just started to work with a swim coach to help me with my stroke, which is a work in progress and I can't seem to get my breathing under control. I am completely out of breath after one lap so I have to stop to catch my breath. I breathe on both sides, which I feel more comfortable, but I am struggling. Any helpful hints?
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I like the easy out and easy in. Breathe out steadily, don't over do it. Don't just blow out of the mouth if you do this unless you equalize pressure in the nose water will syphon up your nose. I let air come out of my nose as I breathe out of my mouth.
When you have the mouth out of the water don't gulp the air in. If you rush the air in you may even take water up your nose.
Get accustomed to the action you can start the heavy panting later.
I like the easy out and easy in. Breathe out steadily, don't over do it. Don't just blow out of the mouth if you do this unless you equalize pressure in the nose water will syphon up your nose. I let air come out of my nose as I breathe out of my mouth.
When you have the mouth out of the water don't gulp the air in. If you rush the air in you may even take water up your nose.
Get accustomed to the action you can start the heavy panting later.
