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
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When I swam the marathon races there was a lot of discussion amongst the swimmers. It was believed by most that the breath should be held in as long as possible and expelled just before you where ready to breathe in. It was thought the body held a better position in the water if we did this. More air in the lungs for a longer time better floating ability, more streamline. I have expelled air and have found at times crashing waves sometimes did not allow you to breathe in, the secret is to be adaptable.
I definitely think this is a good description of what could be done with the breathing as well!
Let me ask this to the forum: What is the benefit of holding your breath versus continuously exhaling throughout the stroke (or vice versa)?
When I swam the marathon races there was a lot of discussion amongst the swimmers. It was believed by most that the breath should be held in as long as possible and expelled just before you where ready to breathe in. It was thought the body held a better position in the water if we did this. More air in the lungs for a longer time better floating ability, more streamline. I have expelled air and have found at times crashing waves sometimes did not allow you to breathe in, the secret is to be adaptable.
I definitely think this is a good description of what could be done with the breathing as well!
Let me ask this to the forum: What is the benefit of holding your breath versus continuously exhaling throughout the stroke (or vice versa)?
