I am new to swimming...I basically am only able to swim free 50yds at a time without getting "winded". I use a kickboard for about 100yds and then start up with free again. I try to keep it up for 45 minutes to an hour. Am I kicking too much w/ the board? Would it be better to alternate free with back versus free with kickboard?
Basically I need to figure out how to get to more continuous swimming.
Any ideas? Suggestions? Thanks!
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If you are getting much more winded swimming than kicking, I wonder if you are having trouble getting the timing of your breathing when you swim? That's an issue for lots of very fit 'dryland' athletes. I would recommend doing some pulling with a pull buoy. That will allow you to slow way down without sinking, so you can concentrate on relaxed breathing and swim further without too much effort.
Thanks craig...I noticed yesterday that I clench my jaws when I breathe out. Guess it's a reflex thing. Obviously I'm not relaxed. I do find it hard to slow down so I'll try the pull buoy today. I bilateral breathe - which seems too long after I get going but single side breathing is too often for me.
If you are getting much more winded swimming than kicking, I wonder if you are having trouble getting the timing of your breathing when you swim? That's an issue for lots of very fit 'dryland' athletes. I would recommend doing some pulling with a pull buoy. That will allow you to slow way down without sinking, so you can concentrate on relaxed breathing and swim further without too much effort.
Thanks craig...I noticed yesterday that I clench my jaws when I breathe out. Guess it's a reflex thing. Obviously I'm not relaxed. I do find it hard to slow down so I'll try the pull buoy today. I bilateral breathe - which seems too long after I get going but single side breathing is too often for me.
