Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast

How To Breathe Properly When Swimming Freestyle | Ep 519

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Dec 11, 2024
Unlock the secrets to perfecting your freestyle swimming with effective breathing techniques! Learn how a proper breathing pattern can enhance your swim efficiency and reduce that gasping-for-air feeling. Discover common mistakes, like lifting your head too high, that even experienced swimmers make. The power of visualization is discussed, emphasizing how mental practice can improve your technique and performance. With simple tips, you'll be ready to swim smoother and save precious time in your next race!
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ADVICE

Exhalation and Goggle Position

  • Continuously exhale underwater while swimming freestyle.
  • Keep one goggle submerged to maintain a streamlined body position.
ADVICE

Continuous Exhalation

  • Avoid holding your breath; exhale continuously into the water.
  • Quick inhalations and exhalations disrupt rhythm and oxygen intake.
ANECDOTE

Inefficient Breathing Example

  • An athlete demonstrates inefficient breathing by pausing exhalation for two strokes.
  • This shows how holding your breath can disrupt swimming rhythm.
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