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
The rule of thumb that is stuck in my head regarding breathing, is to make sure that I breathe out twice as long as I breathe in, with a quick puff to expel all of the air in my lungs as I turn to take a breath. If I remember correctly, the goal is to get rid of the CO2 build-up. I also steadily breathe out through my mouth and nose while swimming.
The rule of thumb that is stuck in my head regarding breathing, is to make sure that I breathe out twice as long as I breathe in, with a quick puff to expel all of the air in my lungs as I turn to take a breath. If I remember correctly, the goal is to get rid of the CO2 build-up. I also steadily breathe out through my mouth and nose while swimming.
