Better Freestyle Breathing In 5 Pool Sessions

Learn proper freestyle technique in order to swim faster and easier in this breathing focused mini course.

What you'll learn

Discover the top cause of breathlessness while swimming

Become a more efficient freestyle swimmer

Avoid panic in the water or becoming out of breath

Learn the exact drills required to stop being breathless while swimming

Requirements

Should be able to float and swim freestyle for at least 50 meters.

A basic understanding of the different parts of freestyle is beneficial, the catch, pull, and recovery.

Description

Are you stopping on the wall more often than you would expect given your fitness level?Have you watched videos and worked on drills but still find yourself out of breath?This is ideal for any swimmer or triathlete who finds themselves breathless sooner than they would expect given their fitness level.  We begin the course reviewing the top cause of breathlessness while swimming and how proper technique can solve the issues.Each day there is a short lesson and a corresponding drill to practice at the pool. Ideally someone enrolling in this course will be able to swim at least two lengths of the pool freestyle. Discover what effective breathing requires and how YOU can achieve itLearn to master the timing of your breath with clear actionable stepsUncover what REALLY causes breathlessness (spoiler: it's not your fitness level)Start doing the best drills to improve your breathingWhat to expectEach day includes a quick lesson and focused drill to improve your freestyle stroke techniqueYou can complete each session at your own pace in the pool sessions you already do. You will receive a custom corresponding course handbook with extra tips and drill breakdownRecommended equipment includes a kick board and pull buoy. Medium/long fins and a training snorkel are optional.Although this is a 5 day mini course the drills within the course should be performed well beyond 5 days with the goal of creating muscle memory to develop an effortless freestyle.You will be able to reach out to Coach Scott with any questions or clarification.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome

Lecture 2 Intro to Breathing

Lecture 3 Review of Efficient Freestyle

Lecture 4 Exhaling

Lecture 5 Using a training snorkel

Section 2: Day 1

Lecture 6 Day 1 Intro

Lecture 7 Pause Drill

Lecture 8 10 Kick Switch Drill

Section 3: Day 2

Lecture 9 Day 2 Intro

Lecture 10 Breathing Against the Wall Drill

Lecture 11 Kickboard Breathing Drill

Section 4: Day 3

Lecture 12 Day 3 Intro

Lecture 13 One Arm Freestyle

Section 5: Day 4

Lecture 14 Day 4 Intro

Lecture 15 Pull to Breathe

Lecture 16 3/4 Catch Up Drill

Section 6: Day 5

Lecture 17 Day 5 Intro

Lecture 18 Breathing Patterns

Lecture 19 Using a Pull Buoy

Lecture 20 That's a Wrap!

Ideal for adult swimmers and triathletes who are able to swim some laps of freestyle but are out of breath sooner than they would expect.,Triathletes who have done a triathlon but found the swim harder than expected… maybe even thought about stopping due to panic or being out of breath.,If you have to resort to breaststroke to catch your breath.