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  • Can you swim without getting tired? It's a question many of us are still asking ourselves when we go swimming! You might have a great aerobic engine, think of yourself as relatively fit yet after a couple lengths of swimming find yourself gasping for breath! We're taking a look at what’s causing this!
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    Fatigue is the limiting factor in so many sports, especially in swimming. You might have a great aerobic engine, think of yourself as relatively fit yet after a couple lengths of swimming find yourself gasping for breath. We want to look at what’s causing this and help you swim further without getting tired.
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  • @gtn
    @gtn  Před 3 lety +71

    What are your tips? Share them with us 👇

    • @PhilHaupt
      @PhilHaupt Před 3 lety +22

      Most important tip: Breath out through your nose only. It will bring your heart rate down quite a lot!
      Another one is to not push off the wall too hard (during flip turns). Try to flip quickly but then relax on the push off and focus on streamline position.

    • @klanyboyd
      @klanyboyd Před 3 lety +4

      Only in my bath :)

    • @lewisdwheeler
      @lewisdwheeler Před 3 lety +9

      Great video Heather! I find less kicking helps SO much. When doing a two-beat kick, I can swim much harder/further - and pretty much same pace as more fast + furious kick (which means I'm doing something wrong there!)
      PS - musculoskeLEEtal @5:09 sounds so much better with UK dialect than US!

    • @gregoriotierno3703
      @gregoriotierno3703 Před 3 lety +20

      My humble experience is you can relax by understanding that you swim for the pleasure of swimming, of flowing through the water, by concentrating on your movements, on how they feel, on how you as a whole slide... And, specially in the pool (different in open water), try to break the "end of the pool lane" effect, so you understand the other side of the pool lane is just a landmark, not affecting your concentration, not representing a goal in itself. In summary, forget about time and concentrate on your body flowing through the water. My view. Hope it helps someone.

    • @paulizzs4720
      @paulizzs4720 Před 3 lety +2

      Without long practice you will not swimm efficient

  • @shaunhoulahan4080
    @shaunhoulahan4080 Před 3 lety +837

    One thing that I’ve found useful for building endurance is a session each week where I swim the main set with a snorkel. I can build muscular endurance without worrying about my breathing. It’s really helped. I concentrate on my arm stroke while I do this set.

    • @devidia
      @devidia Před 3 lety +6

      Ameo powerbreather all the way!

    • @raymaraliliam1744
      @raymaraliliam1744 Před 3 lety

      @@devidia TREÍNCO .ATLETA VREADADORA

    • @raymaraliliam1744
      @raymaraliliam1744 Před 3 lety

      ATLETA TREÍNCO VREADADORA

    • @hammer-r
      @hammer-r Před 3 lety +28

      That’s exactly what I did as I learned to swim and work on my endurance. I use the snorkel the entire workout for now. I too, didn’t want to drowned while working out. 😜. Did wonders for my endurance and technique. Keep it up.

    • @ilikeyacutg4055
      @ilikeyacutg4055 Před 2 lety +15

      @@hammer-r uh just a reminder if youre wearing a snorkel then its gonna be way harder to learn how to swim because breathing with your nose underwater is one of the most important steps to be able to swim

  • @henriettedyer2410
    @henriettedyer2410 Před rokem +159

    I am an adult who just started swim lessons to overcome childhood trauma of drowning. I get tired fast. I definitely need to work on my breathing and learning to relax more. Everyday is a little progress. Thank you for these tips. ❤️

    • @Xim422
      @Xim422 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Now that it has been eight months can u tell how to notget tired and breath properly

    • @spectralanalysis
      @spectralanalysis Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@Xim422 Practice

    • @couragenyika2257
      @couragenyika2257 Před měsícem

      How is it now

  • @devidia
    @devidia Před 3 lety +363

    My tip: don't pin yourself to that bilateral breathing just because some people say 'you should'. If it's more comfortable to breath after 2 strokes instead of 3, by all means go for it, master it and kill it in your next race. We all basically switch to unilateral breathing when it matters most anyway

    • @ryanmilton2643
      @ryanmilton2643 Před 3 lety +7

      Sometimes I do bilateral, sometimes I do two on one side, two on the other. Sometimes unilateral for 25, then switch sides and return with unilateral

    • @jor-el1298
      @jor-el1298 Před 3 lety +15

      I think most swimmers have a "strong" side on which they breath more comfortably. I know I do. I've heard the argument about the imbalance a 2 stroke swim causes, so I always train mostly with 3 strokes (or more, of course), but in the races I've done I've always used a 2 stroke swim, because of the anxiety and because it helps me calm down. After a while I switch to bilateral breathing, but the lateral breathing will always be my safety net if tired or anxious.

    • @abdullah087
      @abdullah087 Před 3 lety +3

      I always do 2 strokes, and always feel I’m doing it wrong. Thanks for the tips

    • @MeneerHerculePoirot
      @MeneerHerculePoirot Před 3 lety +6

      My standard breathing in freestyle is turn my head every 3d stroke. It was tough teaching myself to turn my head to the left as I'm strongly right-handed.
      When I want to do extended I'll do a 3-5-7 -5-3 stroke breathing series. The main thing I do is try to hold form at any number. 7 strokes between breaths is alot, but it builds stamina.

    • @RickMartinYouTube
      @RickMartinYouTube Před 2 lety

      @@MeneerHerculePoirot interesting - might be something I try

  • @qkayaman
    @qkayaman Před rokem +35

    This is very good advice. What I'd say also, there's no easy fix, it needs a fair amount of practice to get to a level where you can swim without getting tired. I started swimming this summer, and it took about 40 1h sessions to get to a level now where I can cover 2km in 1h freestyle non-stop (yeah lots of room for improvement), and get out of the pool still feeling relatively fresh. I struggled for a long time getting winded and heart racing after every 50m, nearly giving up several times. Not entirely sure how I got over it, but one day it was like a switch was flipped. I think it's a combination of factors coming together, which are basically covered in this video - good breathing technique, staying relaxed, efficient movements, and pacing etc. Ultimately however I think it all comes down to practice and getting used to everything.

  • @SSJ4Gibbsy
    @SSJ4Gibbsy Před 3 lety +123

    Coincidentally enough, I experienced this exact thing earlier today. Relaxed, slowed me leg kick to my more natural rhythm and started off slower, picking up the pace. Achieved the fastest 1600m I have in a while with almost no effort!
    Even though I know this, I still find it hard to remind myself to do these easy things right every time. It is easy to forget when you are chasing numbers and other targets.

  • @aaroiseverything
    @aaroiseverything Před 3 lety +336

    I need this. Cant swim after lockdown anymore hahaha

    • @jackjude
      @jackjude Před 3 lety

      Open water?

    • @sandyhossman7771
      @sandyhossman7771 Před 3 lety

      I think I will have trouble too, plus no weigh training or land cardio

    • @Passion4MedOfficial
      @Passion4MedOfficial Před 3 lety +5

      Samee. My first meet in 2 years ended up horribly. 😬😥

    • @mndyD9
      @mndyD9 Před 3 lety

      Same! Lol

    • @JaidenStylezTV
      @JaidenStylezTV Před 3 lety

      Excuse sound best to the person that saying it..find a lake..

  • @NickMaovich
    @NickMaovich Před 3 lety +25

    Pacing
    Literally, the single most important thing in long distance swimming.

  • @realalbertan
    @realalbertan Před 3 lety +57

    My number one tip : short repeats at or slightly faster than your goal pace. Progression from week to week to improve how much volume you can sustain at a given pace.

    • @FRDETsdfs
      @FRDETsdfs Před rokem +2

      Basically interval training. The secret to improving in any endurance sport.

  • @isksn4371
    @isksn4371 Před 3 lety +54

    Omg omg omg omg thanks I literally get tired in warmup 😭

  • @eugsoh81
    @eugsoh81 Před 3 lety +25

    Trickle breathing. That was really well explained.

  • @leeadams2413
    @leeadams2413 Před 3 lety +45

    To most Triathletes you said the magic sentence "Less kicking."

    • @jackjude
      @jackjude Před 3 lety +2

      Many wetsuits which are 5mm on the thighs will give you a pull-buoy effect. If generally you find kicking problematic, you will quite likely go faster without kicking.

  • @johnswimcat
    @johnswimcat Před 3 lety +44

    I watched a lot of swimming videos and used to train for masters' but this is probably the best I've seen for anyone who can swim and wants to improve. All those things it took me years, and pain, to find out for myself. Brilliant and very well made and presented

  • @DaFireman33
    @DaFireman33 Před 3 lety +73

    And here I was thinking that me being a cyclist and runner would help me fitness wise in swimming... poor me

    • @mbrale6232
      @mbrale6232 Před 3 lety

      Same here 🇭🇷

    • @nemanjap8768
      @nemanjap8768 Před 2 lety +1

      It goes the other way too

    • @RickMartinYouTube
      @RickMartinYouTube Před 2 lety

      you still good good cardio from swimming - I'm sure it helps you in other endurance sports

    • @probably_not_jim
      @probably_not_jim Před 2 lety +1

      If it makes you feel better, I can swim a mile no problem, but I've recently got into running, and I can't even go half a mile without getting awful side stitches and gasping for air. I do think though that regularly doing cardio will help with your swim endurance at least a little.

    • @jkxss
      @jkxss Před 2 lety

      @@probably_not_jim you are probably starting off too fast

  • @patrickbourne3819
    @patrickbourne3819 Před 3 lety +3

    This is great! So glad you made this video!

  • @crimith
    @crimith Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you so much for this Video!! Exactly what I was looking for. :)

  • @whimsical_haircut
    @whimsical_haircut Před rokem +3

    recently moved to an apartment with a pool- haven't swam in almost three years and excited to be able to get back into it!!! tysm for the tips :)

  • @dr.s.p.
    @dr.s.p. Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you for these great tips.

  • @peterkamianowski3336
    @peterkamianowski3336 Před rokem +18

    I swam for a long time in HS, and a short tenure swimming D1 at Uconn, and got into triathlon. Didnt swim for a while and getting back into it this year for Ironman Florida 2022. With all of that experience swimming, I still learned new things in this video. Yall are awesome

  • @timdoherty1767
    @timdoherty1767 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent advice... trickle breathing, relaxing... it's okay to slow down and take a break!

  • @jaydesimone4297
    @jaydesimone4297 Před 3 lety +27

    I'd like to see a practical video in detail about how to only put part of your face out and avoid inhaling water. I turn my whole face out to the side and still manage to choke on water carried up by my head sometimes. When I try to turn less, even a small wave ends up hitting my mouth, keeping me from breathing. I have no problem breathing out the entire time my face is in the water, so I'm only inhaling when turning my head.

    • @heatherfell_oly
      @heatherfell_oly Před 3 lety +4

      Do take a look at our GTN video purely on breathing.

  • @kohlersudesh3726
    @kohlersudesh3726 Před 2 lety +1

    This is the best video ever for beginners!

  • @Deepen_Pardeshi
    @Deepen_Pardeshi Před 3 lety +3

    Hey.. I've a thought about swimming.. it's like a basic concept of swimming.. IDK how much right i am about it; but i feel that's this concept is the basic thing that everyone who want to learn swimming should know. It's the Breathing! Even before one learns any of the fundamental steps towards learning to swim one needs to learn the breathing technique.
    In fact teching how to swim should go hand in hand with teaching how to breathe while doing a particular step. I mean.. that's how i learnt to swim.. It is hard to believe but one day it hit me that relaxing my breathing is the key to swim easily... It was a sudden realisation kind of thing that happened that day which improved my swimming so much that my friend who was also learning with me told me how i became so good in a day at swimming.

  • @MrBraindead101
    @MrBraindead101 Před 3 lety +5

    Great video thanks.
    My tips:
    Technique, technique, technique!
    Streamlining / Body position. Without a dolphin kick I aim for at least a 5 - 6m glide at the start of each length. Means that for a 1500m swim in a 25m pool, I'm only swimming 1200m.
    Ditch the pullbuoy! At least if you're using it to mask poor body position. Work on improving it. I recommend Total Immersion Swimming as a method.
    Mix up different strokes and distances.

    • @RickMartinYouTube
      @RickMartinYouTube Před 2 lety

      sounds good - decrease resistance...get efficient in propulsion ---don't work so hard on kicks

  • @u46221
    @u46221 Před 3 lety +1

    Don't know how I missed this one, but spot on.

  • @jenniferstacey375
    @jenniferstacey375 Před 2 lety +20

    Great video! I’ve improved my swimming distance and speed by ensuring I glide at the completion of each stroke. This gives me a great stretch and enables me to reduces my effort. I’ve also taken up open water swimming. There’s something psychological about reaching the end of the pool that was making me feel like I earned a rest….

    • @FRDETsdfs
      @FRDETsdfs Před rokem +1

      Yes. Google the “catch up” drill to learn how to glide. Also, hand paddles help teach this skill.

  • @0708Tyrone
    @0708Tyrone Před 3 lety +37

    I do 3Km session every weekend. I do concentrate on my streamline, hand position, and breathing with slow pace on the first 500m~or so. And most of the time, when that moment comes, breathing getting much easier. then do some speed up. My point is do some very slow swim until you can feel your breathing comfortable.

  • @terryroberts5309
    @terryroberts5309 Před 2 lety +1

    I do a bunch of stuff,I am self-taught but a few things I use for health and strength are a boxing ball (head strap with string and ball)Gyroscopic ball,speed boxing bag,floor to ceiling punch ball,leg n arm weights and even hand tension grips,disabled people can use speed bags(can be lowered) which ive heard is great for parkinsons disease.hope that helps anyone. CZcams is a good resource for ideas 💡

  • @marylore4605
    @marylore4605 Před 3 lety +7

    leme just give you my hole workout routine:
    (Workout part) 1. 20 squats 2. Squat pulse for 20 seconds 3. 15 sit ups 4. 15 crunches 5. 15 lunges 6. Lunge and pulse for 15 seconds 7. 20 second elbow plank. 8. 20 plank shoulder taps 9. 20 calf raises 10. Balance on one leg for 30 seconds. 11. 15 L-ups 12. 15 side raises. 13. Run back and forwards 15 times. 14. Regular plank for 20 seconds. 15. 10-15 burpees.
    (Stretching part)
    1. One leg pike for 20 seconds each side. 2. Butterfly stretch for 20 seconds. 3. Seal for 20 seconds. 4. Bowl for 20 seconds. 5. Straddle as far as you can for at least 20 seconds. 6. Then stretch to each side for 20 seconds. 7. Side stretch for 15 seconds on each side. 8. Arch back and knee bridge for 20 seconds each. 9. Standing pike for 20 seconds. 10. Sideways knee to chest for 20 seconds. 11. Wall chest press for 20 seconds. 12. 10 cat and cows. 13. All lunges for 20 seconds each. (Including regular, nose to knee, and double.) 14. Standing straddle for 20 seconds. 15. stretch wrists and bridge for as long as you can. 16. All splits for 20 seconds each. (Including right, left, and middle.) 17. Childs pose for as long as you want.
    And that’s it! I do this hole thing ever other day.

  • @mjmmedia8056
    @mjmmedia8056 Před 2 lety +2

    You have such good content! Your videos are so well done! Keep it up! 👍

  • @srivastavautkarsh
    @srivastavautkarsh Před 2 lety +6

    Giving a kick break after every 3rd kick gave me the needed break and allows me to swim 35 minutes without a break. Also introducing 2 rounds of breast strokes after every 4 round of front crawl allows rest to the muscle groups specific to front crawl

  • @lwittrock1
    @lwittrock1 Před 3 lety

    Great video!

  • @njgagen
    @njgagen Před 3 lety

    Great tips thank you.

  • @LS-en9gs
    @LS-en9gs Před 3 lety +9

    Me, desperately hoping that this will help me on Monday when training starts again

  • @juddotto3660
    @juddotto3660 Před 3 lety

    I love swimming, great video

  • @Chrissynysc
    @Chrissynysc Před 3 lety

    This was helpful. Thank you!

    • @gtn
      @gtn  Před 3 lety +1

      You're welcome!

  • @patrickshields6620
    @patrickshields6620 Před 3 lety

    Excellent video

  • @alyssanguyen9704
    @alyssanguyen9704 Před 3 lety +33

    So I guess we are all here because we can’t swim anymore since COVID-19

    • @jor-el1298
      @jor-el1298 Před 3 lety

      I could use the pool since the (only) lockdown, which in my country was lifted in May, 2020.

  • @aprilscales4683
    @aprilscales4683 Před 3 lety +10

    Watching this the day before I’ll be embarrassing myself at the gym pool. 😩😂 I can barely swim, but injured my knee, which has limited my exercise options, so swimming it is. I don’t have goggles, but I’ll see how things go without them.

    • @maximus5687
      @maximus5687 Před 3 lety +5

      How did it go? Definitely get some goggles!

  • @wonderlandofthings8572

    this helped alot thanks

  • @ThePlantParadigm
    @ThePlantParadigm Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for the great tips! I think the big kicks get me real out of breath, going to try and reduce them.

  • @heatherhanneman2086
    @heatherhanneman2086 Před 2 lety +8

    After watching this over and over I mastered trickle breathing you helped me so much in my school swim team to win the cup thanks sm

  • @gamergiant571
    @gamergiant571 Před 3 lety

    This video helped me a lot

  • @patriciadabit4812
    @patriciadabit4812 Před 2 lety +1

    I have a competition after 2 days and i really thank your tips they will really help, ❤️

  • @lagalug
    @lagalug Před 3 lety +127

    I'm struggling with the flip turns... I'm pretty relaxed in the beginning. But with every flip turn it gets harder as I have to hold my breath for a longer time that I feel comfortable with. Any tips for that? Specific drills?

    • @heatherfell_oly
      @heatherfell_oly Před 3 lety +22

      We've got a video coming up on flip turns soon so keep an eye out. Again though make sure you breath out throughout the turn and take a breath just before it.

    • @ariannedonaghy8667
      @ariannedonaghy8667 Před 3 lety +8

      As a long distance pool swimmer, i find that breathing a bit more towards the end of the lap is more effective in 1.5km swims but as you get to your 100s i find i just have to suck it up. It will be done in about 1 min so... but i find that when swimming i have no problem getting in my sprints and long distance in a day, one in the morning, one in the evening, 2 hours each, i am a young swimmer so...

    • @rodneyleonard8453
      @rodneyleonard8453 Před 3 lety +9

      I been practicing and I swear I cant seem to get that flip so afraid of water rushing up my nose

    • @brianlong2334
      @brianlong2334 Před 3 lety +5

      @@rodneyleonard8453 Breath out ya nose as you do it.

    • @RickMartinYouTube
      @RickMartinYouTube Před 2 lety +1

      @@rodneyleonard8453 yes, you have to exhale (through the nose) -

  • @Nana-bt4th
    @Nana-bt4th Před 2 lety +2

    Just got back in the pool after 15 years . I swim every day now. Feel easily tired but keep going till mybody can adjust

  • @charlottestaub
    @charlottestaub Před 3 lety

    Thank you so so so much for your tips! I have a meet on Monday and I wanna be prepared-

  • @barefootbeachrunner9498
    @barefootbeachrunner9498 Před 3 lety +1

    I like to do 500m pyramid training
    With and without the pool bouy
    1st 500m -9:30
    2nd 500m-9:00
    3rd 500m-8:45
    4th 500m-8:30
    5th 500m-8:00
    6th 500m-8:30
    7th 500m-9:00
    8th 500m-9:30
    I alternate using pool bouy every other 500m
    And really focus on my rotation and reach and glide constantly keeping a stroke count striving for that efficient stroke
    I didnt realise it but without really knowing it i already use that slow release breathing
    I have a mild asthma and have found that has always helped my breathing both in the pool and when im running

  • @bobgang8700
    @bobgang8700 Před 2 lety +11

    Great cues in this video. The first time back in the pool after watching, I applied some of the breathing techniques and was amazed at how much more comfortable I felt. Hitting 8 min 400m EASY now without being out of breath at the end. Thank you.

    • @arnavnayyar8316
      @arnavnayyar8316 Před rokem +1

      i have to do 400m in 12 minutes and i get tired super quick. any tips for going faster or building endurance

    • @noelchristian8373
      @noelchristian8373 Před rokem

      @@arnavnayyar8316 facing the same issue, and haven't recovered yet lol!

  • @OfficiallyActive
    @OfficiallyActive Před 3 lety +7

    These are great tips. My favourite one I'm gonna use next is the kicking less. I never thought that's one of the reasons I'm getting tired so quickly.

  • @dimrub
    @dimrub Před 3 lety +6

    I recognize many of the issues listed as problems that impede my progress, and am working on improving them, but one thing in particular is hard to deal with, and that's the breathing out. What I notice is that when I'm actively trying to do that (rather than holding my breath), I'm only able to breath out in synchrony with my hand movement, so I breath out during the insertion, then stop, then do it again, then stop. I think I need more tips and tricks on making sure the breathing out is constant.

    • @RickMartinYouTube
      @RickMartinYouTube Před 2 lety +3

      there are a lot of different videos with different breathing recommendations - it's really something you probably have to do trail and error to see what works for you ....some say only use your nose to exhale, others say mouth/nose. Some say exhale forcefully, others say trickle. One CZcamsr expert says to trickle out early, hold a little, then trickle out as you turn your head for a breath......and asking swimmers who are experienced, they tell me it's so second nature that they don't even think about it

  • @SuperDinoNerd
    @SuperDinoNerd Před 3 lety +2

    OMg I have never done trickle breathing and I have been swimming for my whole life. Legit best tip in this video

    • @RickMartinYouTube
      @RickMartinYouTube Před 2 lety

      I've tried all kinds of variations - will try this one again to see - kind of frustrating

  • @ht-ve9fe
    @ht-ve9fe Před rokem +1

    I am fit as a fiddle and do a tonne of exercise however, I used to be an excellent swimmer when I had lessons when I was young but got in the pool recently and not only was I swimming extremely slow but I was completely knackered. Really need to get my swimming on point since I want to be a Royal Marine.

  • @rentaldetectors4397
    @rentaldetectors4397 Před 3 lety +1

    Learning techniques as I am working at home to be able to swim better and hold my breath longer for free diving.

  • @4thesakeofitname
    @4thesakeofitname Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you! That was very nice, brief, condensed, and giving more information in less time. It's true that people are doing a bunch of mistakes when (unnecessarily!) compared to the pro-swimmers, but the critical one is the im-proper breathing that cause most of the discomfort and inefficiency during salty water swimming... It's the main reason why people (like me) get immediate throttle after a few strokes: holding their breath inside like a submarine untill they must stop and pop up for fresh oxygen :-) Anyway, probably I alot of practice, some necessary mental preparation, and some talent "may" help... Or better continue swimming backwards... :-))

    • @RickMartinYouTube
      @RickMartinYouTube Před 2 lety +1

      I saw Al Jarreau in concert many years ago. I had a great seat in the concert hall and it seemed like he was looking right at me when he was singing. He was such a treasure - I will always be thankful that I went to see him sing.

    • @4thesakeofitname
      @4thesakeofitname Před 2 lety

      @@RickMartinCZcams that's a great memory to have... unluckily I haven't been to any of his concerts...

  • @helenwright1071
    @helenwright1071 Před měsícem

    I am a 46-year-old woman who competed for great bitten when I was 13, I started back swimming now and I am absolutely exhausted, but very determined to get my fitness level up. Thank you for your tips.. My leg kick breaststroke and backstroke is so strong and I’m utilizing a float whereby I don’t tie out, but as soon as I start using my arms as well, I’m completely shattered.😊😊

  • @NOUMCHANNEL
    @NOUMCHANNEL Před 3 lety

    Nice info,,succes for u all

  • @Bandasegomotso
    @Bandasegomotso Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the advice

    • @gtn
      @gtn  Před 2 lety

      No problem!

  • @trummscott
    @trummscott Před 3 lety +17

    I finally got back yesterday and my issue was my arms were getting sore.

  • @thatsdaniellelol
    @thatsdaniellelol Před 3 lety +2

    Omgosh I do this!!🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @renessance
    @renessance Před 3 lety +7

    Besides the good tips in the vid, my tip would be to use the moment each arm comes out of the water as efficiently as possible to give them some “rest” in between each stroke. 🏊‍♂️

    • @ShadowG4D
      @ShadowG4D Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, you can do this to swim further distances easier, and that’s what a lot of swimmers do when swimmingly slowly
      But if you do this intentionally early on as swimming as an adaptation you might teach yourself to have a hiccup in your stroke
      My suggestion instead would be to learn the feeling of building momentum and keeping it, once one arm exits the other enters

    • @renessance
      @renessance Před 3 lety

      ShadowG4D I agree. Didn’t want to suggest the idea of a “pause” but more like “keeping momentum” as you’re suggesting. Releasing some tension, giving your arm some rest. If you know what I mean 😅

    • @RickMartinYouTube
      @RickMartinYouTube Před 2 lety

      @@renessance I'll try this thanks

  • @brendanowers9266
    @brendanowers9266 Před 3 lety

    Love watching guys keep it coming
    But one thing any advice on a training plan for someone that does shift work, working 12 hr shifts 5 on 5 off???

  • @forfreedomssake4315
    @forfreedomssake4315 Před 3 lety

    Thanks :)

  • @rahulviveka2
    @rahulviveka2 Před 2 lety +7

    I think the main thing is turn
    Your entire body. This will make sure that all muscles are working in unison to move you forward.

  • @bobayla
    @bobayla Před 2 lety +1

    Yeah I was a good swimmer (good strokes) but it couldn't do a 50 without heaving, but practice is one of the most important things

  • @nightmare4015
    @nightmare4015 Před 2 lety

    thank you so much

  • @beckyb8929
    @beckyb8929 Před 3 lety +7

    I also have an issue with turning - I do open turns and I don't know how to get back to the stoke efficiently after the turn and feel like I really slow down there and lose momentum. I watched your swimmer and she does a couple strokes without breathing. I have watched videos on open turning but they always focus on the technique of turning and ignore the transition back to swimming as if it's so obvious. Some tips on that part would be great!

  • @anythingyoucansay
    @anythingyoucansay Před 11 měsíci

    Omg! I know this video is old but I followed a lot of the tips, the biggest one being “just relax” and I got up to doing a 75m for the first time ever!

  • @isaacplaysbass8568
    @isaacplaysbass8568 Před 7 měsíci

    Great tips, thank you. I'd not considered the leg issue.

  • @kydo97
    @kydo97 Před 3 lety +5

    i'm a beginning swimmer. had 4 triathlons cancelled this year due to covid so i haven't finished my first yet. 53 years old i have gone for an hour solid in the pool, but i feel like i have to keep using hand paddles and pull buoy. maybe next year

    • @RickMartinYouTube
      @RickMartinYouTube Před 2 lety +1

      as a beginning swimmer, that's quite a feat to sign up for triathlons when you're still just learning to swim

  • @chawie8637
    @chawie8637 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you

  • @rbstretch100
    @rbstretch100 Před 3 lety +4

    Useful video. Always wanted to try Triathlon, but my swimming is dreadful. Even though my cycling FTP is just over 300, I can't even complete a 50m length without running out of breath! I guess I'm doing something fundamentally wrong and need some lessons again.

    • @leighcarey7778
      @leighcarey7778 Před 8 měsíci

      I find eventually it clicks. I spent 3 months barely able to do 4 lengths. Then it clicked within 2 weeks I could do 40 lengths.

  • @Jamz19999
    @Jamz19999 Před 2 lety +1

    Im in sixth grade and i suck at swimming. I’ve got a swimming test tomorrow with two other sixth graders and with eight fourth graders. I’ve got a B in P.E but if I can’t swim 200 meters without stopping tomorrow I’ll get an F. I’m really nervous so please wish me luck, I doubt anyone will see this before tomorrow but still. Im coming back in a week to tell you guys if it was a success or a fail. See you soon!

    • @pureparkour6114
      @pureparkour6114 Před 2 lety

      I'm going to have a swiming test next week and i can only swim on my back so wish me luck

  • @neilgalloway2328
    @neilgalloway2328 Před 3 lety +13

    Definitely my breathing is the first killer, I seem to get the go hard or go home mentality then very swiftly run out of talent and air... I need more control, discipline
    and more time in the water.

    • @greysongacutan5967
      @greysongacutan5967 Před 3 lety +1

      Same trying to complete my kids swim classes before high school I'm going in to grade 7 and going into level 8 out of 10 in swim lessons level 10 is 500m alot for me but others much better swimmers

    • @neilgalloway2328
      @neilgalloway2328 Před 3 lety

      @@greysongacutan5967 I’m sure you will get there mate, keep at it. Our pools have just starting to get back to normal for now so hopefully I can keep up with you. Good luck keep at it and find good instruction and you’ll smash it.

  • @apek334
    @apek334 Před rokem

    Good stroke and breathing technique 😁

  • @topogelido
    @topogelido Před 3 lety +4

    there's only one fundamental tip: don't kick. just learn how to keep your legs up without kicking and your heart rate will stay low, you will be able to swim for a long time without gasping

  • @BuddhaRice
    @BuddhaRice Před 3 lety +14

    I started swimming last month to prep for triathlon. My previous swim experiences is only pool time with the kids, snorkeled twice, scuba certified, only went once. I currently swim 50 yards and am out of breath

    • @RickMartinYouTube
      @RickMartinYouTube Před 2 lety

      there's a lot to breathing properly -

    • @huntersneed9994
      @huntersneed9994 Před rokem

      I started a couple of months ago in the same boat. I just swam 150 strait for the first time and feel I could go much further if I could fix something in my technique I just don't know what's wrong

  • @IronBubbles
    @IronBubbles Před 2 lety +1

    I went swimming today and remembered these tips.

  • @tomatomb8704
    @tomatomb8704 Před 2 lety

    If your doing lengths use a speedclock to clock your pace. I do 1:30 per 50m (25m pool) but that 1:30 is including the rest time. So normally 1 minute swim, 30 second rest.
    Adjust the time to suit you

  • @isaacjohnson7184
    @isaacjohnson7184 Před 4 měsíci

    I am getting ready to start training for a starter triathlon.

  • @mib910
    @mib910 Před rokem +2

    I have been swimming for around 4-5 months now, still getting tired after only 25m while the technique has improved a bit

  • @shannonsalazar6942
    @shannonsalazar6942 Před 2 lety +1

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE these videos. They give me hope. Question: I just signed up for a triathlon...it's a very short sprint for my first. 750 yards ocean swim. I'm not worried about bike or run. I can complete all of that no problem. HOWEVER...I've only been in the pool twice now (my husband and kids are swimmers) and I do know how to swim...but I have never swam for exercise. My aerobic fitness is there, it just seems like I'm not fully exhaling before I turn to take another breath. It's causing me to get breathless early. I'm still taking breaks after each 50 (50meters). WTH can I do to train myself to FULLY EXHALE before I take that breath??

    • @Royalty12345
      @Royalty12345 Před rokem

      Shannon… I just came across this video and have been reading the comments. My issue is EXACTLY the same as yours. In case you read this did you manage to correct your breathing. If so, how .. cheers

  • @richardlippold4281
    @richardlippold4281 Před 3 lety +5

    I've found that by breathing through my nose and making fists with my hands through my stroke, I drastically reduce my fatigue.

  • @keithv6
    @keithv6 Před rokem +1

    For sinkers, trickle breathing will make our bodies much lower than the water surface, which we will only drink water when we rotate our body and turn our head for breathing... Is there any solution for it? I don't wanna hold my breath too

    • @markclaro9580
      @markclaro9580 Před rokem

      Back floating saved me from drowning multiple times when I started to swallow more water in the deep end. I personally use trickle breathing more on less deep water when I know I have the ability to pull myself up vertically to touch my feet to the ground

  • @VB-hf1js
    @VB-hf1js Před 3 lety +15

    When I got out of the pool last week, the lifeguard gave me an 'awww' look....😕
    3 laps and I was gone

    • @lukewarmape603
      @lukewarmape603 Před 3 lety +6

      Keep at it! Change up your strokes too. I usually do one length freestyle, one length arms only breast stroke to recover. Will rest inbetween sets too. Nobody is judging you!

  • @jameshallfishing3377
    @jameshallfishing3377 Před 3 lety +2

    Kicking off the wall in backstroke I tend to stay under the water well past the flags before starting my first stroke. Seems to upset a lot of people. I take my first stroke and my body hasn't come up yet. After about 4 strokes then I pop up out of the water😂

  • @paomillo5680
    @paomillo5680 Před 3 lety +20

    I'M JST SAYING. SWIMMING IS TIRING, YOU CANNOT SWIM WITHOUT GETTING TIRED

    • @gamerjohn310
      @gamerjohn310 Před 3 lety

      try to pace youreself. I usually take a short water break every 2 laps.

  • @elvizhernandez4305
    @elvizhernandez4305 Před 2 lety

    I now have great control on my breathing when i swim! It feels like i glide!

  • @stewartarbuckle3597
    @stewartarbuckle3597 Před 2 lety +4

    Hi, I have a question, when I swim with a pool buoy i can swim for ages, when I try to use my kick (which is a poor kick) I get breathless very quickly. What drills would you recommend?

  • @StevenLudmon
    @StevenLudmon Před 3 lety +6

    I train mostly in sets of 100 m with a pull buoy, I can focus on my technique without worrying about kicking and running out of breath.

    • @StevenLudmon
      @StevenLudmon Před 3 lety +1

      @arina loiko No snorkel, I breathe on right side only due to shoulder injury. I don't try to swim fast, just focusing on extending my reach and making a good grab.

  • @wkawengian
    @wkawengian Před 2 lety

    I swim twice a week in 25m pool and every time I spend 1 hour for nonstop 1500m fresstyle slow pace + 4x50m frestyle sprint + 2x25m butterfly slow pace llus some drills and another 1 hour relaxing chit chat..im 57 years old and non athlete but I love swimming very much.

  • @drdecco1
    @drdecco1 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks - very helpful video - my fitness has taken a nose dive what with quarantining for 2 weeks in a single [hotel] room - BUT even when young and very [field] fit I wud end up gasping after 1 or 2 lengths - I have come to the conclusion that I never relax in the water, like NEVER/at no point in my cycle be it 2/3/or4 cycle breathing - I put it down to 2 childhood events where out of my depth & still a non-swimmer and had to be “rescued” - for a “fake” swimmer like me who is able to ‘put on a show’ but is steadily getting into oxygen debt have you any tips on breaking this innate fear aged 60+ - I feel if only I could relax I would be able to go a lot longer.... No pools here so only open water and it’s getting that bit cooler now [PS another handicap is that I shiver earlier than others🤪]...

  • @annakostova1671
    @annakostova1671 Před 3 lety

    Back to sweats and pranic pulls. Swimming is really the best.

  • @sudeepchadha
    @sudeepchadha Před 3 lety +4

    I feel like I go from 8 to 1 in tiredness really quickly in my 4th lap. I get tired really quickly and I think its because somewhere some panic button gets hit and I breathe wrong and kick fast and raise my head out of the water. hate it when that happens..

  • @sametsu1259
    @sametsu1259 Před 2 lety +3

    swimming is complicated. you would think it would be easy but for me its hard because you have to do so many things at the same time. also, i find that breathing technique very hard. for the most part i end up glupping water, maybe its because of the waves ( i swim in sea).
    i also got no idea about how to use my legs. even when watching videos showing you how to do kicks i just can't get my legs do those motions lol.

  • @99.sn5
    @99.sn5 Před rokem

    Thank you I haven’t tried these techniques out yet but they should be able to help me. One question is though, should you eat anything before swimming? If so how long do u have to wait after you have eaten in order to go swimming?

  • @welcometovic
    @welcometovic Před 2 lety

    istg ya'll make flip turns so easy :'>

  • @shahadat.hussain20
    @shahadat.hussain20 Před 3 lety +1

    Pls teach the nitty grities of how to breathe while in free style motion

  • @jackfuller7346
    @jackfuller7346 Před 2 lety +1

    I have found that if I focus on my arm strokes I will keep the same pace and keep my breathing the same and I have been able to swim longer distances if I just tell myself to stay calm

  • @DemonsWizards
    @DemonsWizards Před 3 lety +1

    5:48 A 🖤 from DEMONS WIZARDS