How to Breathe Properly While Swimming Freestyle?

Question

Как новичок в плавании вольным стилем, быстро устаю. Как я могу улучшить свою дыхательную технику, чтобы плавать более комфортно?

Answer 1

One of the aspects of freestyle that is often taken for granted is breath management, which in actuality begins with the rotation of the entire body rather than just moving the head or mouth. During freestyle swimming, respiration takes place with no interruption to the stroke cycle and the body remains horizontal. Do not bring the head out of the water, for this will cause the legs to be submerged and to create resistance. Instead of raising the head, keep it underwater and rotate it to the side to inhale, and then quickly place it back under the water. Do most of the body rotation first so as to create a bigger space which will facilitate breathing. You can also practice head stable while shoulder rotation with a snorkel as a head still position, head still position will be helpful in maintaining head position.

Comments

Instead of losing weight from swimming, I'm gaining weight from swallowing a lot of water during inhaling. This content is very helpful.

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When she turned her body and was able to breathe properly, it was like a lightbulb moment for me. Thank you!

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An awesome breakdown of the breathing technique. Exactly what I wanted to know.

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Best breathing content I’ve seen yet. I’m a new adult freestyle swimming enthusiast and can’t wait to try this out. My max thus far is 2 laps without stopping so hopefully this can get me to 4 laps.

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This is perhaps the best content that teaches how to breathe smoothly during a freestyle swim. Can't thank you enough!

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Very simple, but valuable inputs.  I was struggling to keep my head low while taking in air.  Now I understand how it can be done in a simple manner.  It was a crisp but beautifully presented content. Thank you so much

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That’s what I am looking for to learn. My mistake is my head raising too high trying to breath. Thanks for technique to fix the head

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Great content as it explains and demonstrates how to improve ones breathing with slight turning of shoulders down to waist. Never too late to learn as I'm 78 1/2 yrs old and unlearning some bad habits.

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Best content on breathing technique for freestyle swimming! Very detailed and precise explanation.

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I start my lessons tomorrow morning and this tutorial sure has limited my anxiety of not catching breathes. Thanks

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Thanks Swimgym, this content save my times so much.

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Briiliant tutorial and demo! Thanks a lot !

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I've been learning myself how to swim freestyle for a while now, this content helped me a great lot! Cheers!

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wow I think that is's the best tutorial content for breathing in freestyle that I saw. thanks a lot

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Thank you so much for this technique, i have been struggling a lot, my friends are able to do this movement but when i try it, i swallow water. I will definitely try this technique!!

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Thanks for the content.I have a doubt.I started swimming free style 5 months back.Didn’t actually do any swimming course.Learned bits and pieces from or ask doubt to experts when I get a chance.I am able to swim long distance now (2000meters ) but I stop every 100 meters coz I get tired.I think the mistake is in breathing.I inhale through mouth by lifting head sideways and then exhale through nose.In the other I checked today I think the right way is to inhale and exhale through the mouth.Is this right
Can anyone correct me please

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Thank You for the hint and the tips. Will go to practice it, since freestyle made me confused how to not run out of air. Now, with the instruction from your content, hopefully will make my freestyle more better.

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Thank you so much sir for giving breathing techniques

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Very helpful. I will practice this today.

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learning to swim for last 1 year. very upset with myself for not making progress with breathing whilst having perfect coach your content will definitely help me many thanks

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Its is so clear and easy explanation! thank um so much!

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Amazing

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Absolutely great content training.  Thanks

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Superb content....so many information....

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Good information

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Can someone help me understand how when the head is re-entering the water, the mouth stays open, how does water not get into the mouth?

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thanks that is the best lesson to breathing

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Thank you for wonderful tips. I am struggling to breathe in water due to incorrect form. Hope this helps me.

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I am a new swimmer and I have a small question, should we hold our breath and exhale all at once right before the inhalation? Correct me if I am wrong.