Everyone who knows how to swim knows that sometimes there is some strength to swim a little, but only breathing does not allow. That is why proper breathing is the first thing beginner swimmers teach.
When a person is in the water, he spends a lot of energy, while the maximum number of muscles is involved during swimming. Therefore, if you do not learn to take the correct sequential breaths and exhalations, then it is likely that after a few meters you will swallow water and will simply be exhausted.
Surely almost every one of you has friends who can boast that they keep well on the water. However, if you observe how often they stop to pause and catch their breath, the conclusion suggests itself - they need the proper breathing technique. No matter how fit the person is, his swimming will give minimal results if he does not know how to breathe properly and constantly keeps his head energized, for fear of lowering it into the water.
Do not think that professional swimmers are superhumans who have inhuman abilities. Watching the Olympic competitions, you are simply amazed at the ease and speed with which swimmers overcome the set 50 meters, constantly plunging into the water, and some even not diving. All this, of course, is facilitated by long and hard training, but proper breathing during swimming will help everyone to learn to stay on the water much more confidently.
It is very important during swimming to maintain an even and calm breathing, this will avoid panic and tension throughout the body. Undoubtedly, maintaining such a breath is easier and best when there is a special tube, but this device is not always at hand. The basic rule that the coaches immediately try to convey to the swimmers is to take a breath over the water and exhale under the water.
Now it is worth paying attention to the duration of exhalation, which should be two times longer than the inhalation. And most importantly, do not forget to train proper breathing on land.
One of the simple and common exercises is the so-called “washing”, when it is necessary to spray water on the face, while simultaneously exhaling.
There is another exercise that includes proper breathing and helps to increase lung capacity. It is carried out in shallow water. After inhaling, it is necessary to immerse yourself in water and exhale slowly so that there is no oxygen left in the lungs. Having emerged, you should again take a breath and plunge into the water. The exercise must be repeated several times in a row, at an energetic pace.
A very important skill for anyone in the water is the ability to quickly restore calm. It is not in vain that in any unforeseen situation on the water, it is recommended not to be nervous and maintain proper breathing (and, therefore, a rhythmic heartbeat, and coordination of movements).
If for some reason you started to get nervous on the water, then it is best to stop and try to restore breathing and a calm rhythm of the heart. This can be done using a simple scheme: first take a slow deep breath, then hold your breath, count to 10 and exhale slowly.
It is very important to remember that no one is safe from water entering the respiratory tract while swimming, but if you breathe correctly, this situation will not require a sharp and sudden stop of the entire swimming process. You can restrain a cough or calmly clearing your throat, while maintaining the usual pace of movement.
Needless to say, such exercises for breathing will not only allow you to stay confidently on the water, but also improve overall well-being. Physical activity during the day will be much easier to carry, and you will be full of strength and energy, not to mention a good mood and healthy sound sleep. Be healthy.