I get really tired and out of breath and I make it 75% of the 100m. I do 3 strokes and breath on the 3rd but I still feel out of breath and tired mid swim swimming. Tips?
Is it cause I am kicking too much? Or should i switch to 2 strokes and a breath while swimming free? Thanks!!
How much are you exhaling? You need to exhale properly in order to inhale.
I inhale a big breath if that makes and exhale with each stroke slowly as best as I can. But i do gey winded and exhale towards end of the stroke. I also don’t think I have a consistent breathing pattern during the 100
The key for me was realizing you can’t breathe in underwater but can breathe out. Timing your breaths helps maintain a smooth stroke.
I keep exhaling continuously to empty my lungs for a full breath. It gets some time to get familiarized. You are probably too fast and need to focus on a larger breathing window.
I exhale just before inhaling while turning my head to breathe. It helps with buoyancy and efficiency.
The big inhale might be what is making it harder for you. Try doing a little sip of air and blowing it out under the water. You should find you’re a