Breathing Problems
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beads1985 posted 2 years ago.
awor31 wrote:
For the last few weeks I've been working on the TI Drills at my local pool. My major problem is breathing. Can anyone give me some pointers or links to some good articles on freestyle and breathing. Thanks for the help.
I try to take my breaths in when my face is out of the water :D
But seriously, look for posts from geochuck, he knows quite a bit about swimming.
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David posted 2 years ago.
Tell us more !
(is it freestyle ?)
Do you know when to breath ? Do you swallow water ? Is it panic attack ?
Breathing is part of swimming, part of the stroke : don't bother fighting for - it must be natural.
Keep in mind that it's your NECK that turns ! Eventually your shoulders can rotate but it's your neck which does the work. Moreover, your face does NOT have to be out off the water to breath. Check out some swimmers' pictures. The mouth is out, edging the water surface (pretty much surfing in the small wave).
A drill is to play with your head orientation : try a lap looking 45° forward, another 90° (directly on your side), another 45° rearward. Check out your feelings.
Then, I strongly recommand breathing on BOTH side : it's what's best for your stroke & it's only a matter of practice. If you practice like that, you'll race like that...
Good luck
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RV posted 2 years ago.
David wrote:
Keep in mind that it's your NECK that turns ! Eventually your shoulders can rotate but it's your neck which does the work.
Don't agree with that - it is the body rotation that positions the head for breathing. TI gives lots of instruction regarding the head position.
RV
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jmchina posted 2 years ago.
Check out the Total Immersion web site. The have a few good video clips for beginners. Also geochuck has some great clips on his site as well, but may be a little more advanced.
The main thing to remember is to stay relaxed in the water. Like David mentioned, after you are comfortable in the water, when you turn your head you will be able to breathe in a pocket of air created by the wake of your stroke.
Also, remember to complete your stroke and this will give you enough time to breathe. If you are cutting your stroke short you may not be giving yourself enough time.
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bigdogtwo posted 2 years ago.
Breathing is a pretty common problem for people swimming.
Try not focusing on taking a breath - instead focus on breathing out.
Here's how it should work (breathing every stroke cycle) - breath in, when your face goes in the water breathe out steadily until you are ready to take the next breath. In other words, your lungs should be empty at point where your face comes out of the water to breathe in. If you get blowing the breath out correct then the breathing in will take care of itself.
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awor31 posted 2 years ago.
Thanks for the advice. I've noticed that my problem sometimes is that I forget to breath out while my face is in the water because I'm thinking about too many things at one time (form, head movement, body position, etc.). That throws my whole breathing rythm off and causes me to get tired real fast due to lack of oxygen. That's been my main focus over the last couple of weeks and has imroved alot. I hope now that my breathing has improved I begin to build some swimming endurance.
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geochuck posted 2 years ago.
Breathe in with your mouth out the nose and mouth. Roll the shoulders the head will rotate with the shoulders, do not exhale all of your air always keep some in reserve for bouyancy. Most tri swimmers are taking TI as a bible but we can not tuck the chin into the chest and breathe into the arm pit. If you do you will close the airway, why do we extend the neck in artificial respiration? It is to keep the airway free. I am not a believer in explosive breathing other than when sprinting to help increase your stroke count. If you just turn your neck your neck will be in great pain after 1200 strokes. Be sure and keep the spine in line and don't wiggle through the water. The big toes should almost touch as you kick. All of the things will help you breathe better. An after thought the finish also is important because it helps lift the legs which also controls the body position which helps to make breathing easier.
For the last few weeks I've been working on the TI Drills at my local pool. My major problem is breathing. Can anyone give me some pointers or links to some good articles on freestyle and breathing. Thanks for the help.
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