when to breath free style

Former Member
Former Member
Hi I really mean when is the right time to exhale. Should I slowly exhale while swimming or should I hold my breath until I need air exhale and then turn to inhale? Thanks for helping out this newbie
Parents
  • Maybe for little kids that learn how to swim and "blow bubbles" but not for good swimmers - you exhale right before you take your breath. Hmm, this comment makes me wonder. Unless it's a 50, I exhale continuously during the swim. Why would you just exhale prior to breathing as this would set up you up for not getting maximum intake or risk creating a rapidly collapsing 'pocket' of air around your mouth when you transition from exhale to inhale just prior to breaking the surface with your mouth.
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  • Maybe for little kids that learn how to swim and "blow bubbles" but not for good swimmers - you exhale right before you take your breath. Hmm, this comment makes me wonder. Unless it's a 50, I exhale continuously during the swim. Why would you just exhale prior to breathing as this would set up you up for not getting maximum intake or risk creating a rapidly collapsing 'pocket' of air around your mouth when you transition from exhale to inhale just prior to breaking the surface with your mouth.
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