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Breathing is vital to the art of swimming. A balanced and rhythmical breathing pattern is fundamental to discovering the joy of swimming and to reaping the full health benefits of being in the water. Problems with breathing, varying in nature and degree, are experienced by swimmers of all levels and abilities. However well you may have mastered the mechanics of a stroke, unless you have learned to co-ordinate the breathing you will miss out on most of the pleasures and benefits of swimming. The first step, then, is to become aware of some of the factors which affect your breathing, both in and out of the water.
What happens to your breathing when you swim? Do you hesitate to immerse your face for fear of breathing in water? Is there never enough time to snatch a breath between strokes? Do you dislike the sensation of water getting up your nose so much that you hold your breath as long as possible? Does swimming make you unexpectedly... [Read More]
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