Freestyle Breathing - How to Breathe Properly in Freestyle

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Stop exercising and consult your physician if you feel dizzy, faint, light-headed or if you experience any discomfort. Only you can monitor your condition during your workout and modify the exercise if needed. This plan involves a series of complex movements so be sure to warm up properly and use a safe area to exercise. You are responsible for exercising within your limits and seeking attention and advice as appropriate. Avoid forcing or straining any movement.

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📲 Improve your freestyle technique today! Go to 👉🏼: community.swimvice.com

[@udayanmustafi3963]

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[@Applxy354]

I have been swimming for almost a year now. Learned as an adult and I struggle with breathing. In theory,I understand everything you said but when I go in water, everything falls apart. I Swim at least twice a week and I am getting so frustrated because my instructor keeps telling me that she has taught me everything and now it's up to me. Even though lifting head up sinks the body, I do better when I turn enough that I see the ceiling compare to looking on my side. I hope someday I will swim beautifully

[@jsc5423]

I have been swimming for a year now and still learning to breathe right. I too was told to look towards the ceiling and take my breathe and I can swim a length couple of times or so when I go for my practice. I have stopped taking lessons since February and go practice once a week

[@dpompper3865]

You make it look so easy, Coach Mandy. I continue to try. It’s a lot of work. Thank you for this video.

[@vamsiharati3206]

Tip about keeping hand straight in front is very useful 👍

[@starrynightsky3]

This video is so helpful. Im a beginner learning freestyle and having trouble with the side breathing and sinking and lifting my head too high. I will pay attention to these things next time I practice. Thank you!

[@SWIMVICE]

Awesome Cecilia, enjoy your practice! 🙌😄 -Coach Mandy

[@Josh-mi1qt]

The best coach in you tube!!!!

[@SWIMVICE]

Thank you Josh, I really appreciate the support! 🙌🙏🏊‍♂️

[@austinrogers5324]

@@SWIMVICE its true. Idk what it is but it's like your in my head.

[@SWIMVICE]

Haha, that’s what I’m here for! 💯🙌🏼🏊🏼‍♂️😎

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@@austinrogers5324 if you haven’t already, check this out! 👉🏼 www.swimvice.com/community

[@Spimplicityisblue]

The best coach..correcting breathing mistakes.

[@StephenDuquette64]

Thank you for a great instructional video on proper breathing. You present it in a way that is easy to understand and the videos are excellent in showing the right and wrong way to breath.

[@Reagan6152]

Thank you so much for your video . I am having this same problem. Will try the way u explained

[@ashushetty20001]

one of the best videos i saw on breathing , kudos to you

[@whoahdudeman]

Thank you for your calm voice and cadence. It makes it so easy to listen to and digest. I can't stand it when sports people shout at me. That was the reason I quit swimming at age 10. But I recently started up again.

[@SWIMVICE]

Thank you for your feedback and I totally understand. Glad you find value in the SWIMVICE channel. I look forward to staying connected with you through your swim journey. Best, Coach Mandy

[@brunocalver2968]

Great video as usual and spot on. I would add that the timing of the pull on the non breathing side is critical and affects all the issues you mention. As you showed, if you pull before your head has returned to the centre, then your shoulder drops and your body loses shape and also drops. If you get your head back to the centre and then pull, these problems are resolved. I am currently correcting this exact issue and it’s hard, it really changes your timing and breathing pattern, but does feel immediately faster and more stable. Keep up the great work coach Mandy and thank you 🙏

[@SWIMVICE]

Yes, exactly! It's definitely challenging on the front end but you immediately feel the difference as you described. Give it some time and it will click without as much mental effort. Thank you for your support by subscribing. 🙏 I look forward to staying connected with you throughout your practice. Keep it up 🙌✅🏊‍♂️👍 -Coach Mandy

[@noelarg]

Great demonstration of what to do as well as what not to do, thank you for this!

[@shannondent7052]

So, I’m part of the SWIMVICE Community and after taking some of those courses, I can now say that I can freestyle..I finally figured I needed to roll a little more to breathe comfortably. Thanks for all you do!

[@SWIMVICE]

Hello Shannon, Thank you for sharing your experience! 🙏 I am so happy you are able to breathe comfortably which is a direct reflection of the practice you put in from the courses. I look forward to staying connected with you as you accomplish more goals in your swim journey! 👏🙌✨Best, Coach Mandy

[@photomalone]

Great video I struggle all the time everything makes sense thanks a million

[@muraterkocevic9743]

This is a superb explanation why I sink when taking a breath. Super kudo for the video!

[@yabbagabb00]

Nice, I needed this broken down like that🙂👍

[@HuongNguyen-st7tb]

Thank you very much for your video!

[@jacobgoldenberg3169]

Many Many Thanks!!!!!

[@engtari]

Ohoh Exactly what I needed!

[@salihabordji2120]

Thé most vidéo l have Sean ! 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️! You ara thé besr coach ,!thank you so mutch ❤️❤️❤️

[@nilofarbawa2377]

Thank you!

[@hanwantmahal]

Thanks for the video. It's very well demonstrated, filmed and explained through arrow. Playback speed, voice is optimally best for understanding. Goodwork 👍

[@jamfortis]

Outstanding video! Tnx immensely 4the demos. Looking 4ward 2more quality content

[@SWIMVICE]

Enjoy your practice @jamfortis and thank you for the support! 🙌✊🏊‍♂️ -CM

[@Krishways55]

Thanks buddy 🤝😊

[@thomasstaugaard4137]

Thank you so much! =)

[@zeroluck3001]

Thank you❤

[@mxrite]

Thank you for your videos.... :-)

[@tribeverage7268]

Great Video!!!

[@barbmorin224]

Super video!

[@emmyhunt114]

Thank you for this video. Very meticulously done!

[@SWIMVICE]

Thank you so much for the kind words, Emmy! I'm glad you found the video to be helpful and well-done. It's always great to hear feedback from viewers like yourself. Thanks for taking the time to watch and for your engagement. We truly appreciate it! Best, Coach Mandy

[@MR-AK]

That is exactly what’s happening to me although my head doesn’t stick out as much. My legs start to sink after 5 breaths and I’m out of breath. Thx for the tips, I’ll give it a try. I was able to record my mistakes with GoPro and understanding better

[@tariqboughttea7588]

This video helped me dial in on a mistake I've been making that I could feel but not quite understand its origin. I'll cue myself today to keep my elbows below my shoulder. I appreciate the specific advice!

[@SWIMVICE]

I'm so glad to hear that this video was able to help you pinpoint a specific mistake and improve your swimming technique. It's important to focus on small details like keeping your elbows below your shoulders to make big improvements in your swim. Keep us updated on your progress, we're here to help you swim better and faster. Thanks for your support and keep up the great work! 😎Best, Coach Mandy

[@assiadjaber9415]

It was so beneficial 🙏🙏

[@gauravkay5106]

Thank you for such wonderful representation.

[@SWIMVICE]

Thank you for your support and feedback Gaurav. 🙏🏼 Enjoy your practice and I look forward to staying connected with you! 🙌🏼🏊🏼‍♂️ -Coach Mandy

[@alexandermamchur9865]

Excellent explanation!

[@SWIMVICE]

Thank you for your feedback Alexander! Hope your training is going well 🙌 -Coach Mandy

[@mauro5174]

Thanks for the video....thats my problem ...but I think , I will do it better

[@zdravkodzhambov3505]

Great explanation as usual

[@SWIMVICE]

Thank you for your support! 🏊‍♂️🙏

[@derejejote2695]

Thank you so much for the very important Leeson

[@SWIMVICE]

Thank you for your feedback Dereje. Enjoy your practice! -Coach Mandy

[@vroomzy1]

Started working on this. I will concentrate keeping the lead hand below the elbow and shoulder. I have trouble keeping an arm in the above the shoulder quadrant. I have noted an increase in speed.

[@Spimplicityisblue]

Best coach..deservs more support.😊

[@SWIMVICE]

Thank you so much Aysha! 🙏 #spreadtheword

[@pramodbaliga1393]

Please make a video on bilateral breathing... That is important for swimming long.... 🙏

[@chinescarioca]

You are so smooth in the water when you swim correctly

[@SWIMVICE]

Thank you 🙏🙌 Once it feels right, the movement is simple. When the breath is off, the movement feels complicated.

[@arulmuruganc862]

Hi mandy, your video and teaching lessons awesome, i find difficult to turn my head for taking breath for last 15 days ,my head and body sinks after a breath ,any reason for that, thanks

[@sammyapsel1443]

do you have some recommended drills for practicing this?

[@sampearce4595]

I have been trying to swim freestyle for 9 months quite regularly. I can swim freestyle fairly decent with breathing and all IF I use fins / flippers on my feet. If I take off the fins I fall apart when I attempt to take a breath. So is my kick bad ?? I have pointed toes like a ballerina and am exercising loose ankle drills at my home. With flippers - pretty good - without fins disaster. Do you have any suggestions and thanks !

[@wm2555]

I regret that did not find it one moth ago. I had this same problem with hand on one side. Problem did not exiist when I was swimming with pipeline. After breath head must come back quickly to proper position. Very good video.

[@SWIMVICE]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback, WN. We're glad to hear that the video helped you address your issue with hand placement. Our goal at SWIMVICE is to help swimmers like you improve and reach their specific goals, whether it's relaxation, breathing, or something else. If you're looking to take your technique to the next level and overcome any lingering issues, we highly recommend checking out our Kickstart Program. You can find more information and sign up at this link: linktr.ee/swimvice. Good luck with your swimming journey! Best, Coach Mandy 🏊🏻‍♂️

[@bella1632]

So we sort of press the top of our head down and the chin tilted higher to create that pocket of air and a good speed is necessary

[@akramhassan252]

💋💋❤️❤️ helpful

[@F_Bardamu]

I find it hard to keep my forward arm both straight and relaxed. When I try to stay relaxed, my arm naturally bends slightly, easing the tension on my shoulder and neck. Is it just a matter of practice?

[@craighill2086]

See how hard to recover with head lift my problem creating rotation and real load on shoulders

[@unclejamesx9808]

Freestyle breathing is the single most hardest part. Can you also talk about how much air to exhale and inhale. Theres some mixed feelings. I still cannot do freestyle breathing

[@SWIMVICE]

Yes, great question. I have a video going through the details of breath control: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4rdZWh_pM2Dhck

[@anonymousanon420]

Can I rotate the arm in the front along with the body? Can't hold it straight as I lack the flexibility

[@sean-wm3rp]

Please explain how our legs should be kicking while breathing

[@nanothefruit8063]

Thank you so much

[@ateeqmalik547]

best

[@acosmicabberation8173]

I noticed that you are not kicking your legs very much. I find it difficult to maintain streamline position without kicking my legs hard otherwise my lower body starts to sink. How can I correct that with minimal kicks/leg movement? Great video btw!

[@SWIMVICE]

Yes, definitely. More kicking can increase your drag profile. I am using a 2 beat kick in this video while demonstrating. Thank you for your feedback and enjoy your practice! Best, Coach Mandy

[@doernerrr]

I make this mistake while swimming and I’ve been trying to correct my form but it’s not easy to fix. Is there perhaps a breathing problem that causes the tendency to lift one’s head?

[@kstnbrgs]

I've been struggling with my front hand automatically falling down as I take the breath, no matter how I try to turn the head. As if I have some sort of mental barrier - thinking that I would sink automatically if I don't balance myself with the hand going down. Any suggestions on how to fix this?

[@jaysonchixo7702]

Hi Coach! Good day! Whenever you take air, how do you prevent water from going inside your ears?

[@SWIMVICE]

Great question, lol it definitely happens all the time. You start to get used to it. However, if it’s causing issues, you can always use ear plugs to keep the water out. I use cheap wax ear plugs for cold open water swims. 🙌🏼✅ -Coach Mandy

[@jaysonchixo7702]

@@SWIMVICE thanks for getting back coach! Cheers!

[@nimpamyadarius3871]

Thanks madam but do l breath in or out.

[@theafreid9726]

Hi. what are good drills that i can do to perfect this? thanks

[@SWIMVICE]

Hello Thea! Great question - Check out the SWIMVICE Kickstart & Breathing program which is designed to help you achieve this. There are a list of drills and progressions to be able to execute a fluid breath. Check it out for 7 days free inside the platform here: community.swimvice.com Let me know if you have any questions! Best, Coach Mandy

[@theafreid9726]

@@SWIMVICE thank u so much

[@qkfk1166]

A month ago I requested this yepii

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[@briandoe1460]

Hi Coach Mandy... I was born with a club foot which was operated upon. So I have zero mobility in one ankle of mine which is stuck in a 90degree position. It atrophied my calf. So that leaves me with one normal leg and one very weak leg which can't bring to pointy-toe position because I can't move my ankle. This non-symmetry leaves me with a skewed kick which takes me all around the place. have no balance. This leaves my feet sinking, and my lack of balance makes it extremely difficult to breathe in the freestyle position without the stroke falling apart anduke losing my momentum. Can you please help? I'm supposed to swim daily to help relax my scoliosis affected spine. I'd appreciate any kind of advice. Thanks for the great content!

[@SWIMVICE]

Hi Brian! I completely understand your limitation with your ankle. I would highly recommend the buoyancy neoprene wetsuit shorts. They provide the right amount of buoyancy to help you keep your body line stable without pulling you flat like a pull buoy would. The shorts should keep your legs aligned on the surface and you will still be able to rotate from your hips and will help you breathe much easier. Hope this helps and thank you for your support and feedback! 🙏 -Coach Mandy

[@briandoe1460]

@@SWIMVICE Thank you so much for the reply Coach Mandy. I am grateful for your insight. I couldn't find the buoyancy neoprene wetsuit shorts here in India but I'll try and source them from somewhere else. You're the best! 🙏🏼

[@nihoor8471]

How to recover my hand out of water . I am stuck

[@marketingmatters1286]

Is it typical to swallow a little water when doing proper form?

[@eversonjoseph8077]

Someone answer this

[@LHP74D3]

Where do you get your swimsuits? Thanks

[@SWIMVICE]

Hi there, Thank you for reaching out! I'm glad you're interested in my swimsuits. To stay updated on all things related to my swimwear choices and recommendations, I encourage you to join my newsletter at swimvice.com/. Subscribers are the first to know about my favorite swimwear brands, where to find them, and exclusive tips for choosing the perfect swimsuit. Don't miss out-sign up for the newsletter and dive into the latest updates! Best regards, Coach Mandy

[@LHP74D3]

@@SWIMVICE thank you.

[@ushashajehan5462]

This was the mistake I was making and now I know how to correct it 😊👍

[@zoeyzhu4411]

I have been swimming for almost two years and I have sinking legs too. I've been told that I have to lower the chest, and my head has to inline with my body. However, this is so hard to do so. I drink the water if I don't lift my head.

[@SWIMVICE]

Even though I have not seen your swim, you are most likely putting too much pressure in that area. This will cause you to sit lower in the water as shown and explained here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYq8qat-oaiYetE If your head is buoyant and neutral, the air is right there. No need to lift your head or do anything extra to obtain a breath. Hope this makes sense. Enjoy your practice Zoey! 🙌🏊‍♂️✅-Coach Mandy

[@notmyrealname6272]

I still don’t get how you don’t do it though. I get that’s it’s wrong but how do you not do it?

[@netuser3013]

Very easy to see but tough everytime getting water in mouth😂

[@foadnori9383]

U very lovely 🌹

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[@SuperMargow]

When you seem it seems very simple but for dummies not like thatWhen you seem it seems very simple but for starter swimmers not like that

[@lil_grogu89abuelo59]

I feel like you missed something very important in this video and by that, I mean all the things you said were good but you did not mention anything about when to exhale, only inhale. This would have made this video so much better.

[@SWIMVICE]

This is a quick tip video on technique only. I cover many points with freestyle breathing including breath control. However, if you are serious about making significant progress with your breathing technique and breath control, check out the SWIMVICE freestyle program today at: linktr.ee/swimvice Best, Coach Mandy

[@notmyrealname6272]

I visualise this and I do it perfectly. Then I get in the water and… MESS. I CANNOT CANNOT CANNOT turn my stupid neck to the left without doing ridiculous extra movement. It makes me so mad.

[@t77z]

As a freestyle noob I find that natural, and relaxed is the only way to perfect the breathing. Just like walking--natural and relaxed. Consistent practice and you'll be fine.

[@notmyrealname6272]

@@t77z yes. I’m Dreaming of natural and relaxed! It hasn’t happened yet…but I’m still trying!

[@tripandtrips]

Sorry too fast English and no clear words. Please speak clear and slow English