I just started swimming with a new group. The coach told me to hold my breath while swimming and only breathe out right before I take my breath. I had always thought you were not supposed to hold your breath while swimming, breathing out slowly while swimming instead. Advice? Thanks
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Normally I hold my breath for about 1/2 stroke then breathe out steadily and make sure my lungs are empty before breathing in - and breathe every 3. It may sound daft, but I remember being told as a kid "how do you breathe in if you're trying to breathe out at the same time?"
If I'm sprinting and breathing every 5, 7 or more I tend to hold my breath then do a big exhale just before breathing.
Normally I hold my breath for about 1/2 stroke then breathe out steadily and make sure my lungs are empty before breathing in - and breathe every 3. It may sound daft, but I remember being told as a kid "how do you breathe in if you're trying to breathe out at the same time?"
If I'm sprinting and breathing every 5, 7 or more I tend to hold my breath then do a big exhale just before breathing.
