I have been swimming quite regularly, most of my life, and usually swim between 1500 m and 2000 m/ session 2 to 3 times per week. I have been slowly implementing and practising your various tips on being more streamlined and efficient in the water. I am making great progress and am swimming, more relaxed, and with fewer strokes per 25 m length with the same effort (ie. a lower heart rate). It does take practice, but it does work.
Your video is one of the best swimming videos on TH-cam. It's wonderfully simple. Recently I have found that by timing of my "explosive exhalation" exactly, I can take advantage of the lungs automatically (almost explosively) inhaling air as a natural reaction to the exhale. Now I am getting more air and I am feeling less tense in the water. Before I was almost panicking for air especially while gliding after the push off from the wall. My whole experience has benefitted from this one small change to my breathing.
I get the smoothest stroke from listening to rhythmic music which helps me keep a consistent tempo. Always load music I love because it makes swimming seamless! I eartily recommend getting an underwater audio product- makes all the difference!
Effortlessly Swimming have taught me to swim and now help me improve. The best by far. The catch training and other courses are well worth the money if you want to swim better. I recommend Effortless Swimming to everyone who swims and wants to swim better.
I just started swimming fairly regularly after not being in the pool for years. I can only do 50 yards at a time before being out of breath. My stroke is fairly good, I could swim 75 but it would be difficult. I used to be able to swim over a mile. I'm just going to make slow, incremental progress. I can cycle all day long, but that's a very different type of activity. Slow and steady build of fitness is my goal.
Same here I can swim kilometers with a snorkel, even diving from time to time then keep going, but without the snorkel I need to switch to breaststroke after 50 meters! Out of breath...
I have been swimming a year now and have great improved. Def a mind thing some days good some days not. But always feel good after an know when my rhythm good. Thanks for the videos
Thanks for this. I've been advocating this for a few years when I talk to fellow swimmers. Particularly the last point. I sing to myself; usually 'Call Me Th🎉e Breeze'. This suits my pace and makes me happy even when distance swimming 😂
Thank you. As an older new swimmer, these are all areas that I have been trying to figure out. The trying to think about everything is certainly true for me so these ideas and advice is very much appreciated.
I swim for almost 15 years now but even now even thinking about it makes me grasp for the air, how is it nothing helps me about breathing... I loved your saying about feel instead of think, though
Newer swimmer with six months of lessons. Didn’t realize we need to accelerate the arms to create propulsion. Shaved more than 40 seconds off my 100m. Also learned not to swim the day after a heavy lift day in the gym. No energy.
Hi Brenton, could you occasionally do a video about the loping freestyle ? Pros/cons, when to implement it, when to skip it... Cannot find too many resources about it.Thx !
I have seen a lot of swimmers breathing on even strokes. Sprinters doing 2 and others doing 2-4 strokes per breath. I'm not sure it's a completely wrong way to do it. As long as it fits your natural breathing pattern and you are not losing your body balance, I think it should be fine.
If you're a novice, I would recommend breathing from both sides because bilateral breathing will force tou to roll to both sides. Accomplished, highly efficient swimmers don't need to breathe to both sides bc they already roll enough to both sides.
Been learning crawl for 3 months, poor leg kick, breathing difficulties and 100% on thinking brain the main issues but feel much fitter overall at least.
After a few years of swimming, and watching countless swim videos, I got tired of getting tired, and ended up frustrated. Haven't swam in almost a year. You want my advice, join a masters group, and/or get one on one instruction. I haven't taken my own advice...yet. Not sure I have the energy for it anymore.
Including your GREAT tips into my swim lessons . 63 yrs and I’m gonna get this swim thing sooner rather than later.. No other option but to just “DO IT!!! Thanks!
If you are out of shape, or old, even if you do everything right you will get tired also, or a 70 yo runners doesn't get tired? The point is also to find the right pace, doing everything correct and in a moderate effort
How oh how to get more ankle flexibility??? I hear about relaxed feet... even trying to point my toes, i almost go backwards when I kick!!! I sit on my feet a lot, think i have reasonably good feet. Has anyone tried a ballerina foot stretcher? Ready for anything to help.
I started lap swimming since Feb.. I watched other lap swimmers from time to time. I was amazed at how many of them can swim non stop without the right form. The posture is closed, half push and pull (arm motion not fully extended), slow mo, gallop like breathing….you name it I have seen it. Yet they swim lap after lap without stopping. My front crawl is textbook but I cannot swim more than 50m without a rest. I am new to swimming and swimming laps. Watching ppl swimming non stop in bad forms makes me depressed…..
That's called garbage yardage. Better to concentrate on good form because, eventually, it gets embedded in muscle memory. Your good form will braille gradually pay off.
I'm yet to master this stroke but this advice is making me smile. Wonderful tips...for me the breathing one first and foremost. Thank you! I'm more confident I may yet get there.
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I have been swimming quite regularly, most of my life, and usually swim between 1500 m and 2000 m/ session 2 to 3 times per week. I have been slowly implementing and practising your various tips on being more streamlined and efficient in the water. I am making great progress and am swimming, more relaxed, and with fewer strokes per 25 m length with the same effort (ie. a lower heart rate). It does take practice, but it does work.
I've seen a lot of videos on how to swim more efficiently but this is by far the best. Thanks!
This video addressess all the problems that I have as a beginner swimmer. ALL THE PROBLEMS. Thank you so much.
Your video is one of the best swimming videos on TH-cam. It's wonderfully simple.
Recently I have found that by timing of my "explosive exhalation" exactly, I can take advantage of the lungs automatically (almost explosively) inhaling air as a natural reaction to the exhale. Now I am getting more air and I am feeling less tense in the water. Before I was almost panicking for air especially while gliding after the push off from the wall. My whole experience has benefitted from this one small change to my breathing.
I get the smoothest stroke from listening to rhythmic music which helps me keep a consistent tempo. Always load music I love because it makes swimming seamless! I eartily recommend getting an underwater audio product- makes all the difference!
I just bought one today. A fellow swimmer recommended it. He swears by his. It's a game changer.
What music do you listen to?
Effortlessly Swimming have taught me to swim and now help me improve. The best by far. The catch training and other courses are well worth the money if you want to swim better. I recommend Effortless Swimming to everyone who swims and wants to swim better.
Every single point mentioned here makes total sense. Thank you 🙏♥️
I just started swimming fairly regularly after not being in the pool for years. I can only do 50 yards at a time before being out of breath. My stroke is fairly good, I could swim 75 but it would be difficult. I used to be able to swim over a mile. I'm just going to make slow, incremental progress. I can cycle all day long, but that's a very different type of activity. Slow and steady build of fitness is my goal.
Same here I can swim kilometers with a snorkel, even diving from time to time then keep going, but without the snorkel I need to switch to breaststroke after 50 meters! Out of breath...
I have been swimming a year now and have great improved. Def a mind thing some days good some days not. But always feel good after an know when my rhythm good. Thanks for the videos
Excellent to see the two different leg kicks comparison! SO clear now. Thank you
Thanks!
One of your best detailed explanations with the gestures really helps 👌 Thanks mate. I really needed to watch this 😀
Great video and nice summary of what was in the podcast. Brilliant. Thanks !
Love this....Thanks from Canada!
Thanks for explaining so well. Especially about the kicking part for me.
Love this I need work in all these areas, saving to rewatch
Thanks so much, excellent points ❤️ 😍
Great set of things to remember. Thank you.
I think overthinking holds me back so thank you for this message. I will definitely try and implement these tips - thank you!
Thanks for this. I've been advocating this for a few years when I talk to fellow swimmers. Particularly the last point. I sing to myself; usually 'Call Me Th🎉e Breeze'. This suits my pace and makes me happy even when distance swimming 😂
Thank you. As an older new swimmer, these are all areas that I have been trying to figure out. The trying to think about everything is certainly true for me so these ideas and advice is very much appreciated.
I swim for almost 15 years now but even now even thinking about it makes me grasp for the air, how is it nothing helps me about breathing... I loved your saying about feel instead of think, though
I never heard to use the feeling brain. I'm always trying to think on form..... I love it and will definitely try it. Thank you!
Super insightful as always! Thanks
Newer swimmer with six months of lessons. Didn’t realize we need to accelerate the arms to create propulsion. Shaved more than 40 seconds off my 100m. Also learned not to swim the day after a heavy lift day in the gym. No energy.
Hi Brenton, could you occasionally do a video about the loping freestyle ? Pros/cons, when to implement it, when to skip it... Cannot find too many resources about it.Thx !
Try Gary Hall - The race club. He covered it years ago.
Thanks
How do you propose developing both sides when I predominantly breathe on my right side? Thank you for all the incredible content!
Start with maybe practicing a 3 stroke or just do left side Training tonget the feel.
Just breath on both sides, you will soon get used to it!
I have seen a lot of swimmers breathing on even strokes. Sprinters doing 2 and others doing 2-4 strokes per breath. I'm not sure it's a completely wrong way to do it. As long as it fits your natural breathing pattern and you are not losing your body balance, I think it should be fine.
If you're a novice, I would recommend breathing from both sides because bilateral breathing will force tou to roll to both sides. Accomplished, highly efficient swimmers don't need to breathe to both sides bc they already roll enough to both sides.
+Number six is wonderful advice.Thanks
great tips, it definitely helped me.. thanks!
Been learning crawl for 3 months, poor leg kick, breathing difficulties and 100% on thinking brain the main issues but feel much fitter overall at least.
That helped. Thank you.
Thanks so much, great advise ❤😂
Love this
Thank you for your great effort❤
After a few years of swimming, and watching countless swim videos, I got tired of getting tired, and ended up frustrated. Haven't swam in almost a year. You want my advice, join a masters group, and/or get one on one instruction. I haven't taken my own advice...yet. Not sure I have the energy for it anymore.
It takes time to get it embedded into muscle memory but if you are consistent, and swim with self awareness, you will improve.
Including your GREAT tips into my swim lessons . 63 yrs and I’m gonna get this swim thing sooner rather than later.. No other option but to just “DO IT!!! Thanks!
These are good tips. In general watching closely, why is every example showing only unilateral breathing?
I started swimming about . . . 7sh days ago. 😅 And the breathing tip is literally making it such a chill experience.
Still try to figure out when exhale. Immediately when my head goed in the water, in 1 or 2 times. Or right (in the water)before the inhale?
Ive swum 3 k freestyle straight every morning now for 6 months. Its easier then when i started but its still hard every day
@@RickMartinTH-cam fitness is specific, you may be running fit but you are not swimming fit.
Glad to hear I’m not alone. Thanks for sharing.
@@gbone7581 nah not true. I couldn't run 100 metres
@@bastogne315 all natural mate, no Viagra. Waking up hard is a sign of good health 💪
Good stuff Brenton
Does the swimmer at 5:30 have a slight fault ? Is she spearing her arm slightly upwards after entering the water ?
Yes!!!
The only fault.
But clearly at full extension her fingers above wrist, wrist above elbow.
Wonder how fast she'd be without that?
Does is matter breathing one side or bilateral?
I am mainly a runner who is doing my first triathlon in a dozen years. These videos have given me so much hope for making it out of the water
If you are out of shape, or old, even if you do everything right you will get tired also, or a 70 yo runners doesn't get tired?
The point is also to find the right pace, doing everything correct and in a moderate effort
Perfeito!!!
How oh how to get more ankle flexibility???
I hear about relaxed feet... even trying to point my toes, i almost go backwards when I kick!!!
I sit on my feet a lot, think i have reasonably good feet.
Has anyone tried a ballerina foot stretcher?
Ready for anything to help.
Really?
No comments huh?
Are you still regularly using Form goggles?
I started lap swimming since Feb.. I watched other lap swimmers from time to time. I was amazed at how many of them can swim non stop without the right form. The posture is closed, half push and pull (arm motion not fully extended), slow mo, gallop like breathing….you name it I have seen it. Yet they swim lap after lap without stopping.
My front crawl is textbook but I cannot swim more than 50m without a rest. I am new to swimming and swimming laps. Watching ppl swimming non stop in bad forms makes me depressed…..
That's called garbage yardage. Better to concentrate on good form because, eventually, it gets embedded in muscle memory. Your good form will braille gradually pay off.
I thought you are meant to look down to swim efficiently but the swimmer is looking ahead.
In that rowing or paddling picture, her left arm is in very similar ‘good’ catch position. Interesting
the quick inhale I think it tires me, I am not inhaling quickly while walking so yeah...
You breathe a lot because you are making a lot of effort. If you walk fast, you inhale more.
If you are a boat 😂
Everyone cannot float. It depends on specific gravity
More fat, more float. That's why Black people have less success, they tend to sink more.
Thanks!
Thanks Stuart! 🙏
I'm yet to master this stroke but this advice is making me smile. Wonderful tips...for me the breathing one first and foremost. Thank you! I'm more confident I may yet get there.
Thanks