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The Effortless Swimming Podcast

#312 : Put An End To Sinking Legs And Being Exhausted Quickly with Andrew Shaeff

Dec 18, 2023
Meet Andrew Sheaff, highly accomplished coach and author of the book 'A Constraints-Led Approach to Swim Coaching.' His expertise covers breathing techniques, improving catch and pull development, and addressing sinking legs. He discusses the benefits of mixing up breathing patterns, breaking comfort zones, and visual tricks for better breathing. Andrew also emphasizes the significance of body position and provides tips for managing body position in swimming.
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  • Optimizing breathing frequency and rhythm is crucial for swimmers, focusing on exhaling completely before inhaling can help improve breath control and endurance.
  • Utilizing visual cues and hand paddles in different orientations can assist swimmers in developing proper catch and pull motions, maintaining a sense of rhythm and balance during the stroke.

Deep dives

Breathing Techniques and Challenges

This episode of the Effortless Swimming Podcast explores the topic of breathing in swimming. The guest, Andrew Shaf, discusses how to optimize breathing frequency and the challenges individuals face when feeling out of breath, even if they are fit. He suggests focusing on exhaling completely before inhaling and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a steady rhythm and flow during breathing. Andrew also touches on the idea of bilateral breathing and the benefits of exposing swimmers to various breathing patterns during training.

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