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
If I am tense or uptight before going swimming I have noticed I tend to hold my breath more and spurt it out right before I breath. This pattern tends to make my stroke tight, choppy, and perpetuate the stress in my body caused by a bad day.
If I remember and force myself to exhale while swimming I seem to loosen up quicker and feel better while swimming. :bliss:
If I am tense or uptight before going swimming I have noticed I tend to hold my breath more and spurt it out right before I breath. This pattern tends to make my stroke tight, choppy, and perpetuate the stress in my body caused by a bad day.
If I remember and force myself to exhale while swimming I seem to loosen up quicker and feel better while swimming. :bliss:
