If you find yourself gasping for air after just one lap in the pool, this episode is for you. After coaching nearly 10,000 swimmers over the past 19 years, I’ve discovered that mastering your breathing is one of the quickest ways to transform your swimming.
In this episode, I’ll show you how to regulate your breathing so you can swim lap after lap without feeling exhausted — like taking an evening stroll in the water instead of fighting to stay afloat. You’ll also learn the number one mistake most beginners make that can stall their progress for months, and how to fix it fast.
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01:14 Why Does Your Breathing Matter?
01:42 Breathing In
02:16 Are You Exhaling Enough?
05:36 Time Your Breathing Correctly With Your Stroke
06:53 Breath In The Correct Position
08:20 Breathing Patterns
10:14 Keeping The Heart Rate Down
10:54 Drills
12:00 Adapting To Openwater
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