Breathing Skills For Open Water Swimming with Coach Leslie Thomas of Swim Art
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@billderinbaja38834 жыл бұрын
Very good tips. I swim open water daily, sharing a few things I have learned on my own: 1) Breathe in the pocket - When you roll to breathe, the head and shoulder moving through the water carve a low pressure area which is a small "pocket" (bowl shape) in the water under your mouth... use the pocket, and you don't have to roll so far... definitely saves energy (in my opinion, it's consumes excess energy to roll your mouth all the way to vertical to breathe) 2) In rough water - If swell coming from the side, breathe to down-swell side... this requires learning to breathe comfortably on both sides so you can deal with swell from any direction 3) Timing and technique of exhale is as important as the inhale - Time the exhale so that you complete it underwater BEFORE your mouth rolls up to inhale... there should be a very short break between exhale and inhale (appx 1/2 second) 4) Breath technique (inhale and exhale) - Take a good yoga class, learn about the pear shape of your lungs, and why you always breathe (in and out) from the low abdomen, below the diaphragm... to many people, especially men, breathe from the chest... very inefficient in regard to volume of intake and discharge, and uses WAY too much energy. (I learned this freediving)
@kennycol12348 жыл бұрын
i rarely comment on anything, but THANK YOU! finally some good info about open water. its so annyoing that 90% of open water tips are concerning triathlons! so the tips focus on the race, the swimsuit and spotting other competitors. I couldnt care less about this and just wanted this kind of tips!, thanks again.
@rafaelmondini6 жыл бұрын
Although I'm a triathlete myself, amem to that! Also, triathlon videos tend to focus on the ideal open water swim conditions, while glossing over when the swim is really choppy, windy, in lakes or rivers.
@pattyddeeseskumpfe94974 жыл бұрын
Rafael Mondini-Bueno open water swimming
@LogicEyes4 жыл бұрын
I couldn´t said better! This is a spot on tips!
@PoetWithPace3 жыл бұрын
totally agree. I'm new to all this and have my first triathlon next month and find most the tri videos hopeless
@20LookInside123 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to check out "Wild Swimming" - this is more like true "Open Water" swims, no Triathlete info. :))
@lenos6374 жыл бұрын
I never took a swimming lesson in my life. I didn't like swimming up until I turned 30... so basically I rely on youtube videos for improving/adapting to open water swimming. I can say that I have seen many MANY swimming videos and this video is one of the best if not the best. The reason is that this video gives honest, thorough and straight to the point instructions for open water swimming... Not competitive swimming just swimming. None of the videos I've seen till now mentions panic attacks. I was getting them and I didn't know how to cope and now I know and I already feel confident :)... Also all instructions were given while in the water... wooo. Anyhow great video and thank you Leslie for sharing!!! I wish I saw this video a few years earlier. Swim safe!
@mahmouddennawi13524 жыл бұрын
This one of my few comments here but i had to thank you I felt your tips were exactly what i needed and talked about the exact problems i face in open water swimming. A very useful video unlike many waste of time vids on youtube about this subject. Thank you again
@alexkim29736 жыл бұрын
Coach, thank you very much. After watching this video I feel MUCHHH more confident.
@swimvideoswendy10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Leslie! Your film presence is wonderful...I wish I lived in SF to take lessons from you. I choked on the swim in my triathlon over the weekend and will incorporate your techniques in practice to avoid the panic/hyperventilating in next race.
@adityaasopa403111 ай бұрын
out of at least a dozen videos i have watched, no body talked about these drills and taking rests and breathers in open water like this. Super practical. Thanks a ton
@0010761812 жыл бұрын
despite the informal way,it seems this is one of the best video I have seen for such advice. The little tips that you give have made all the difference for me. You have answered questions that I did't know how to ask. You also have such a relaxed way of doing things. Thank you very much
@dralusion12 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video. i experience everything that you mentioned...cold water/panic attack/short of breath in my first open water. i was terrified to do another one. i thought i was going to drown..it was tough to shake it off. this information is gold to me.. thank you! i need more videos like this
@flammond12 жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much for putting that video together!I recently completed my first super sprint tri but freaked out during the swim .Watching your very informative and very encouraging video makes me feel that I may be able to try again now that I understand what may have happened. thankyou again arlene
@andrewmcwhirter65677 жыл бұрын
Amazing tips for a beginner like myself. Thank you so much!
@patmcternan9 жыл бұрын
Getting ready for my first triathlon, Very good video, Thanks for your tips
@simonhiaubeng66896 ай бұрын
The suggestions for breathing drills are really wonderful. Thank you!
@tim3889012 жыл бұрын
Great just great counsel, it really helped me in my training for my upcoming triatholon, simple to the point, well formatted and explained, you're a natural Leslie! Wonderful!
@brigitt81494 жыл бұрын
Thanks Leslie. Refreshing to hear such a well-articulated, didactic-medthodic oriented coach.
@MiWeide10 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your practical and detail tips!
@Golf_England_Tottenham5 жыл бұрын
This advise took me from swimming 2k but having to stop every 100m to swimming 2k non-stop...the first time I tried it. Such a small change but massive impact. Thank you!
@cllaughs9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Getting ready for my first open water triathlon and this really helps.
@rhythmPhil10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Leslie, your explanations are very clear and useful.
@user-jx1nr2rz2u8 жыл бұрын
This drills insruct me so much ! Thank you, Coach Leslie !
@kjguitarman10 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this video. All of your tips have made a huge impact on my swimming efficiency!
@jentex210 жыл бұрын
Really good wee film. I'm heading out for my first open water meet this week and got some great novice tips. Thanks very much, top stuff.
@sathishm123412 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos around, thnx Leslie
@rachelcrouch20144 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Super helpful for my first triathlon training. The breathing is definitely the hardest part for me.
@austinrogers5324 Жыл бұрын
Your video is awesome. Best instruction so far.
@noureddineabid81674 жыл бұрын
Your way of teaching swimming is fantastic!
@stevencassity293811 жыл бұрын
Great video and excellent advice! Thank you!
@TheZinminjr5 жыл бұрын
I felt better just watching your video! Thank you! I panic in the water doing freestyle (probably cause I never had instruction) - your video was so pleasant and informational and specific on how to fix anxiety. I especially thought you were genius at slowing down the breathe portion (Drill 1 and Drill 2) in beginning! Thank you so much! I am going to try this in the pool today! :)
@julianliu4069 жыл бұрын
Great tips, answer some of my questions. Thanks a lot.
@Ibnmasr1012 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Leslie, your tips are extremely helpful for me
@dolcelauretta4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!! I will follow your tips next time I train here in Malta.
@roxannecartlidge74499 күн бұрын
Best advice, thank you! 😊 🏊♀️
@_ninja_nic4 жыл бұрын
Sooo useful and well explained! Thank you!!!
@Hinrglady12 жыл бұрын
love it! thanks so much! cant wait to go out there and tackle the ocean! great coaching!
@ruthrave304711 жыл бұрын
This video is very helpful! Thank you!!
@DamirSpanic8 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Thank you.
@logandouglas1466 Жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful thank you!
@tubeyrich Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Leslie! These are wonderful tips before I try swimming in the sea for the first time this year! :)
@PoetWithPace3 жыл бұрын
This may be almost 10 years old, but i found this one of most useful open water swim videos. I'm new to all this and have my first triathlon next month and swimming is the most daunting. Thank you for you help!
@etakdranyam5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, got my first event in 6 weeks and am struggling to transition from pool to sea....feeling motivated this morning, off I g! Thanks from Pembrokeshire Wales!
@mariaevanoloroza1768 Жыл бұрын
Love this videos will help me alot! Thank you! Will try it ! Im sure im good enough and will enjoy my open water swim! 🤗🙏🏼👍🏻
@JoeDelaney647 жыл бұрын
Great advice..thanks for video.
@andreamachado55919 жыл бұрын
Excellent lesson ! Very good video, thanks !!
@PaddyRichards9 жыл бұрын
Great Video.....brilliant and very helpful advice. I just wish I watched this last week before I nearly drowned in my first open water triathlon. ;)
@alirezasardar829310 жыл бұрын
Extremely impressive techniques taught with a lot of grace!
@hyenaswine12 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Exactly what I was looking for all in one video.
@momo_26013 жыл бұрын
Thank you, straight forward and easy to follow. I will remember your advice at Royal docks tomorrow 👍🏼
@crazyswimmer948110 жыл бұрын
This video helped me soooooooo much! I have my first open water meet this weekend and I am nervous. Thank you sooooooooooo much for this video!
@wiseman71075 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much coach for these tips :)
@davidmbucklewministr4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! You are the best!
@picpine7 жыл бұрын
Great video! Awesome tips. Thank you.
@mariaevanoloroza1768 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼 learned a lot 😍🙏🏼🙌🏼
@sergioguerrero77507 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial ! Thank you so much!
@shhruti67754 жыл бұрын
Best video ever. So glad this exists!
@haileyxu231410 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Really helped!
@kixxiya12 жыл бұрын
this is a great video with awesome advice!
@aussiephilly6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a million... this has really helped me out! Awesome!
@WarriorGurl233 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This video just made me feel a lot better
@hexi198411 жыл бұрын
wow, easily understand, really useful skill, thanks for your great video very much!
@ahmetakar50177 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much leslie
@walterallen847810 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the excellent tip.
@digchilli9 жыл бұрын
Great advice thank you so much.
@beemanrunning9774 жыл бұрын
Very helpful tips. Thanks
@saswimvideos12 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. That is very nice feedback. Good luck with your swimming and breathing. Leslie
@mayuresh1704 Жыл бұрын
Excellent, informative video packed with wonderful insights! Thank you so much! Keep up the good work!
@jayakumar46333 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your effort in explaining clearly while staying in the cold water
@MrJithinkt3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much . very very useful tips for beginners...
@lifeofdave8 жыл бұрын
Brilliant tips, thanks
@brotherbarber89475 жыл бұрын
Such a good simple video, thanks so much
@dennislally30536 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for such great tips! I really needed to hear them and watch them. some i knew already, bur needed to have them reinforced! Your are terrific! I am about to do an open water swim for the second time, after doing all the wrong things the first time!!!!! Carolann
@markdoyle28803 жыл бұрын
Great Video me trying to breath as if i was swimming in a pool.Your a great help well done.
@vitalaignel362610 жыл бұрын
oh my gosh what a great video, awesome tips! Thanks!
@1cor13Godislov2 жыл бұрын
thank you! i am starting slowly with just lake swims for now. This helps to deal with swells from the wind! thank you!
@13universalsoldier12 жыл бұрын
wonderful loved ur instructions thank you
@MohitKumar-qr1qw7 жыл бұрын
Lovely Tips. Thank you very much!!!
@jurajkrajcik44102 жыл бұрын
great tips, thank you.
@emmalevings19755 жыл бұрын
Such a helpful video, thank you. Some of your tips will be invaluable as I continue my training for my first open water event the Dart 10K in september.
@el49424 жыл бұрын
Great instruction!!!Ty
@Petroula19594 жыл бұрын
Happy happy happy! This is just what ik need! Thanks a lot from Greece!
@ETEAY12 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video. I also like the way you can stay still on the water so comfortably for a long time. At first I thought you are in shallow water standing. Very useful video.
@stephenparrott29325 жыл бұрын
Agree with others here, excellent video especially the drills. Simple advice really, but explained in a clear easy to understand way. Thanks!👍
@RobertoLimaBuenor2tl210 жыл бұрын
Great, simple and objective.
@toby999911 жыл бұрын
I gave up on learning to swim about 30 years ago but you make it look so easy!
@rpiston8 жыл бұрын
Thanks. You cover this very well. I hope to do a tri at some point and swimming is my weakest. That you address the fear issue is very helpful.
@umama55317 жыл бұрын
The fear issue is my main problem😢
@starcypress85695 жыл бұрын
Lovely! Thank you I learned a lot
@ape10228 жыл бұрын
I needed this! Thanks!
@Melanau_Life Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips...really works
@haroldramirezmedina91539 жыл бұрын
Great video...thanks!!!
@tonymcknight44002 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, many thanks
@greydawgjr11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the excellent info.
@jannetramirez275611 жыл бұрын
Will try this tomorrow :) thank you, this is very helpful.
@pinarofdag2 жыл бұрын
Perfect tips, thanks alot! Much appreciated …Greetings from Turkey…
@StaceyMcCoy12 жыл бұрын
This is amazing!!! Thanks!!!
@mrcart4977 жыл бұрын
MaytheGodsBlessU ThankU for such Great Tips!!!
@Mattnyf8 жыл бұрын
Great tips, thankyou so much
@heymanmotorsports492 жыл бұрын
Phenominal video Thank you
@blancatcabosanlucas88868 жыл бұрын
thank you Leslie...I am training for a 7k open water race...your advices are being very helpful, i am so nervous!
@pramod17m4 жыл бұрын
Very useful. Thank you
@tombohler63497 жыл бұрын
Really good advice. Do a lot of open water swimming before trying a competition.