Everything TRIATHLETES NEED TO KNOW to use a swim snorkel properly

Proper Use of Snorkel for triathletes includes how to choosing the best swim snorkel for triathlon swim training, the best triathlon swim drills to use a snorkel with, what to expect when you start using a snorkel and how using a snorkel can improve triathlete's swim results.
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[@hexup3415]

Today I got my snorkel, then I went to the pool, excited. Then I got water in my nose and found it harder than I expected. Thank you for your video, I'll try to adapt to it in a few weeks.

[@shesaidsomething1]

I bought a nose plug when I got my snorkel (the same as the one in the video). It worked really well! I'm just a swimmer that likes to breathe constantly and not hold my breath. I thought it was super easy and super effective! As for expelling CO2, this is done either by the nose or the mouth (we never do it at the same time). The body would compensate for increasing CO2 by increasing the rate of breathing (CO2 is the main driver of respiration rate).

[@gerardbergeron5043]

I came here because I was curious. I don't even swim. This video is very clear; no useless music, no noise, just your voice. Great! We don't need anything more! Explanations = very clear, no rush. Thanks very much. Merci beaucoup !

[@EricGlenn]

Thank you for reinforcing the snorkel use and the tips of best use.

[@fifthvalve]

Thank you! Thank you!! THANK YOU!!! I have one and never use it because 'it's not as easy as it looks'. Time to un-drawer it, get use to it (mostly the water in the nose), and put it to good use!

[@bonjovi1612]

Just wanted to say thanks, you’ve really helped me make some great training equipment choices 👍

[@RunWithMyDog]

Great video and amazing thorough explanation. Thanks!

[@mahsashalileh8601]

Well explained , all points were told thanks Dude 👌🏿

[@earthcitizen57]

Excelent video. Clear info. Thanks.

[@CARS63]

Fabulously interesting and fun. Thank you!!!

[@gcolsls]

This is great info, thanks.

[@patchworkpoppit]

Great Advice. Subscribed!

[@marcbaten5792]

Thanks for your info.

[@bjazz68]

Great!! Thanks very much.

[@cathyrankin2195]

Very timely Taren. Had a few near drowning experiences today with the snorkel. Lifeguards were looking nervous :))

[@TriathlonTaren]

Do not drown!

[@chrisconklin2981]

Thanks! For many years I have been using the original Finis snorkel and original hand paddles (we are getting older together). I do use a nose clamp. My biggest problems is water in the tube, especially if I look down. Most times a quick exhale will clear the tube. The nose clamp gives me a strong mouth exhale to clear the tube. You did not mention breath control. Part of my breathing cycle includes a strong exhale to keep the tube clear. I imagine that I must look like and sound like a whale. New to me: Finis Stability Center-Mount Swimmer's Speed Snorkel

[@hishamhabib5825]

Super! Thank you

[@Breezyaon1]

Great, great, and great to the point video. Finally, i arrived here after watching 10 plus

[@kenzietaveira6152]

yesterday i used my snorkel for the first time. it’s hard to describe how badly my body tried to refuse taking a deep breath in! definitely something i need to get used to

[@Mullallk]

I just tried to use mine and failed! Glad I found this!!

[@seyelteyelbusogtalaga2525]

Tarren from philippines here I got the Nabaji Snorkel its cheap but very usefull I tried it this morning your right. Do not use nose clip. 1st the water came inside mynose I find it hard but I get used to it.

[@bobbymalta73]

Thank you.

[@Uz4L]

Very good explanation on t)3 subject

[@user-nx2dz1jy9z]

This is a really good video, thank you it has helped me lots.

[@milescolten5181]

A tip: you can watch movies on Flixzone. Been using them for watching lots of of movies lately.

[@stevensamuel1968]

@Miles Colten yup, have been watching on flixzone for since december myself :D

[@cmillholland]

Two extra tips. (I swim continuously with Finis snorkel a lot to keep a balanced stroke, plus drills.) You should routinely exhale through your nose and inhale through the snorkel. It’s good practice anyway to do some exhaling through your nose at the start of a regular stroke. Flip turns: Right before you start the turn, inhale sharply for extra air, and then the exhale through the tube throughout the turn. This keeps the tube clear and you don’t have to go to force air out at the end of the turn. Just take your next breath through the tube as you surface. It’s fairly natural and not too different than a regular flip turn. Be sure your head and snorkel facing down the lane as you start to push off.

[@keithlacey]

Just started using a snorkel and from listening to the breathing description I thought I was doing it wrong. I've been breathing out of my nose all the time. Glad your comment put me at easy :)

[@spawnlordgaming7826]

Definitely going to take time to learn. Sucking up pool water in my nose is no fun and hurts like the dick'ins

[@EllEss331]

I've been swimming with a snorkel for almost a year. I inhale through the snorkel and exhale through my nose. I've never exhaled through the snorkel.

[@bigcatlove5192]

Exhale through the tube throughout the turn? What about water that would shoot up your nose?

[@psb258]

Hello Taren, have you tried the new FINIS Stability snorkel? It looks far more comfortable without the head brace. I'm very curious about how it compares to the original version.

[@homeworks5060]

Love from India ❤. Well explained... Appreciated.

[@NoxiousNoodles]

If you are doing streamlined kick with a snorkel it's better to dump the board - that position with a board can put quite a lot of unnecessary stress on the shoulders, especially when combined with a sub-optimal body position. 80% of swimmers experience shoulder pain, no need to make the issue worse. A fair few coaches are increasingly removing the kickboard from all training for this reason (and others).

[@mahsashalileh8601]

And also as u explain so well, would u plz tell us how to get use to breathing with snorkel with more details , when to breath in and out ?

[@spawnlordgaming7826]

Tried using it today.. I think I inhaled half of the pool up my nose.

[@jennifercox3788]

Thanks for this. I've been using my snorkel and watched a bunch of videos but no one seems to address flip turns with snorkel... do you have suggestions?

[@romeoromeo6584]

wow really helpful

[@thru_and_thru]

I love your vids Taren. I am shooting for my first Olympic triathlon in June. I need to get started on a training program. Do you have any? Thanks

[@TriathlonTaren]

Yes, absolutely. Go to teamtrainiac.com, that's my training platform. First two weeks are free!

[@bobbymalta73]

Thanks Mate!

[@grierzimmerman6464]

I have a burning question after following you for some time now. Do you keep your swimming gear at the pool? Your mesh bag doesn't seem secured in those bins and I don't think you would use a community snorkel so I have always wondered what was up there.

[@yonikatzav4802]

Is there any advice I can get on what the proper breathing technique would be with a snorkel? I just ordered the Finis with purge after being disappointed with the TYR 2.0 Ultralite Snorkel. I am not sure if I understand the proper way to breathe with it is. I was unable to pull enough air to fill my lungs and felt dizzied by the lack of oxygen I was getting. I just learned how to do the breaststroke within the last year and am attempting to learn the freestyle technique. I was hoping the snorkel could take the breathing equation out till I could get used to the technique.

[@mahsashalileh8601]

I have a question, does using the snorkel in swimming improve our breathing ? Or is there any drill which we can try with snorkel to improve our breathing techniques ?

[@dcoughman]

This might be very individual but I found it interesting that you only blow out your nose once or twice per lap. I try for almost every exhalation to be out of my nose except when I am purging like after a flip turn.

[@errndog]

hahahahha did the same mistake, thinking u should breathe in through mouth out through nose, almost drink the pool. Yes, this is going to take some practice.

[@debaetsstevie]

I have both finis snorkel (the one with the big bow haven't got the valve but that's really not a problem, it thinner (less air, so difficult to swim very fast) and yes you take more water in it but is you keep your head 'correct' you down't have this problem (correct is not down the pool but looking more foreworth) but I like the normal one better to

[@debaetsstevie]

PS Taren down't you have the 'stop' fore your snorkel to train more fitness?

[@debaetsstevie]

And littel 'hack' I do ducketape round het snorkel so it doesn't move when you do flipturn

[@kwangbaekim2437]

How to put the snokel?

[@elliot8161]

Nose plugs are basically only for backstroke dolphin kick so if you are a comp swimmer you probably should use a nose plug

[@happygilmore8259]

Can I use a snorkel to work on my endurance?

[@na-dk9vm]

Does the centre snorkel increase lung capacity/fitness??

[@hotairmama]

are you saying the inhale and the exhale should both be through the snorkel? I started using one back in December, but I inhale with the snorkel and exhale out my nose on every breath? Is that not right? thanks! Jen

[@keithlacey]

Yep I do this too; Carl Millholland's comment above mentions this too so I think we're good :)

[@chrisjluna]

same but then after swim I was sneezing and all congested!

[@adrianburton6477]

Taren the first time I played around with the snorkel water shot up my nose 😂😂😂! So I went and bought me a nose clip. Based on your video, you explained it is better to learn to keep some constant pressure in your nose and blow out every once in awhile. Are there any kind of techniques to practice breathing with the snorkel without a nose clip?

[@chrisjluna]

I have same question!

[@adamteoh5827]

I have the same quetion too

[@texugadah1335]

Why isn't anyone mentioning the harm of using nose clip with frontal snorkel and choking due to the combination?

[@nomsolo9935]

It’s called a purge valve

[@plantpower3048]

full face snorkel or this?

[@HectorDavide]

the point about the carbon dioxide you mentioned? This is “my winning” point for using the Ameo....

[@AvadaKedavra943]

The water gets in my nose when I breath in 😂. I think it's easier with the regular breathing pattern.

[@na-dk9vm]

Can someone tell me weather the centre snorkel training can increase endurance if I swim lots /high volume with it ?? As in, would I increase lung endurance from using the centre snorkel ??

[@c0rruptedbrain]

You would increase lung endurance. As he says it in the video the snorkel restricts the airflow a bit and the effort to breath through it should strengthen the lungs

[@thanhcongTDT]

Damn, i bought the diving snorkel for the swimming lesson :((((

[@susanwiggins6309]

Hmmm - maybe I need to be clearing my nose as I find I sneeze a lot after swims with the snorkel.

[@chrisjluna]

same!! Going to try to clear nose once every 25 yards only.. I was breathing in through snorkel and out through nose and made me sneeze the whole rest of the day

[@thomashoffman1600]

Susan Wiggins Same, I tend to really breathe in my nose and my mouth, so I suspect it’ll just take practice

[@errndog]

Ok, hold on............is it breathing in and out through the snorkel ??? or in through snorkel and out through nose????

[@Axylrose2000]

Just bought one of these, and almost swallowed the whole pool water

[@Outcome_Agent]

More like $29 and lots of recent reviews of product breaking

[@hardstock07]

You talked your way to the whole video and not showed how to use it in water👎

[@plantpower3048]

20 bucks my ass! its 60 CAD!

[@kristykittle2289]

Ugh, you never actually put it on or showed us how to begin! Love your videos but this one really frustrated me - step 1 put the mouthpiece in your mouth, step 2 put your head in the water???? how do i actually use it?

[@Breezyaon1]

Get a grip, dude. Its easy

[@latoiajenkins6971]

Was that a Vietnamese D -- O?