I didn't know where to post this..sorry.
I'm 18yrs old and have been told my body type is dense in water. I have great genetics besides the fact that I'm 5'4, I use to play football up until i started to wrestle in 10th and 11th grades, body build, and now I just run and do calisthenics so I have great endurance.
I'm training for AirForce CCT and I need to be a proficient swimmer before this September. I can't even swim 150m. I do 50m and am out of breathe and my muscles fatigue quickly. I have good technique I think and its most likely the breathing that does me in.
I start off breathing every 5 strokes than tire out to every 3 strokes. I read online that I might take in to much oxygen and not expell all of it which causes a Carbon Dioxide build up over time. After my breath is taken I hold it until after the count of strokes is take then on my turn I exhale all at once like a burst. Am I suppose to exhale immediately, slowly after taking a breath and not inhale more than necesarry?
I need help and my goal is to be able to 1000-2000m nonstop freestyle. I need to be able to do at least 1000m before I can leave for CCT training as Combat Diver and SCUBA school is intense.
Also in the amount of time from now until September, will I be able top go from where I am at to swimming 1000-2000m nonstop?
Relaxing is definitely key. I'm still amazed at how much easier and stronger my stroke is (and how much more distance I cover expending the same amount of energy) when I can stay relaxed and keep my shoulders loose. I agree with the majority opinion that a good coach can work wonders, but, in the meantime, focus on relaxing and maximizing your distance per stroke - with even, regular breathing. Don't hold your breath, but exhale slowly while you're swimming. That way, when you turn to breathe, you can use the entire time to take IN air - and don't have to exhale first. Good luck, hang in there, and let us know how you're doing!
Relaxing is definitely key. I'm still amazed at how much easier and stronger my stroke is (and how much more distance I cover expending the same amount of energy) when I can stay relaxed and keep my shoulders loose. I agree with the majority opinion that a good coach can work wonders, but, in the meantime, focus on relaxing and maximizing your distance per stroke - with even, regular breathing. Don't hold your breath, but exhale slowly while you're swimming. That way, when you turn to breathe, you can use the entire time to take IN air - and don't have to exhale first. Good luck, hang in there, and let us know how you're doing!
