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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I actually breathe in and out through my mouth...I blow a lot of bubbles when I exhale. I'll try the nose exhale tomorrow and see if that helps any. I did try to do the humming thing while exhaling today and it seemed to at least keep me from clenching my jaws and kept my mind occupied so I wasn't stressing myself out thinking about breathing.
I do the humming too, and I have often wondered if it is audible to the other swimmers.
Now I just think of it as my very own whalesong-I am 1whale after all!
I actually breathe in and out through my mouth...I blow a lot of bubbles when I exhale. I'll try the nose exhale tomorrow and see if that helps any. I did try to do the humming thing while exhaling today and it seemed to at least keep me from clenching my jaws and kept my mind occupied so I wasn't stressing myself out thinking about breathing.
I do the humming too, and I have often wondered if it is audible to the other swimmers.
Now I just think of it as my very own whalesong-I am 1whale after all!
