Swimming can be a difficult sport to learn if you have never been taught the basics. One of the biggest problems most beginners face is breathing in freestyle. Even for veterans of the sport, breathing can be a nightmare if you don’t know the correct technique and method to breathe easily and effortlessly in freestyle.
The prospect of swallowing water can stop people from learning to swim, as everything can seem too difficult after three or four attempts. If you have respiratory problems in your swim, do not despair. There is an easy solution that can be implemented immediately. Here I will present the three keys to overcome respiratory problems in swimming.
1. Exhaling
The most important aspect of the breathing technique is the exhalation. The reason most swimmers drown in water is because they expel all the air too early or too late. The swimmer should breathe to the side of the recovery arm (the arm that is out of the water) and take a deep breath. As your head enters the water, begin to blow a small amount of air through both your nose and mouth. He continues to do this until just before he takes his next breath. As you breathe in again, let all the air out quickly through your nose and mouth just before you take your next breath. Remember the last sentence and your breathing problems need to be fixed.
2. Rotate
To breathe effectively you need to breathe to the side. The easiest way to do this is to rotate your shoulders throughout the freestyle stroke. This makes it easier to get your mouth out of the water, so not as much head rotation is required. Use your body roll and momentum to help rotate your head as you breathe.
3. Stay relaxed
One secret to effortless swimming, not just effortless breathing, is to stay relaxed. Too often, swimmers tense up, hyperventilate, and force themselves through the water. So I don’t know anything fast. You must remain relaxed, remain calm and allow yourself to slide through the water. During your breathing, remain calm and allow yourself to breathe normally without forcing air in and out.
There you have it, three important tips that will help you breathe easier in freestyle. Remember to let all the air out quickly through your nose and mouth just before you breathe. Use the roll and momentum of your body to help rotate your head as you breathe, and stay relaxed and breathe normally throughout the stroke.
