I've been teaching swimming for over 30 years and I built Swim Teach so that I can share all my knowledge, wisdom and experience from the thousands of swimming lessons I have had the pleasure of teaching. Take a look back through my previous newsletters and see what you missed.
Front Crawl Breathing Finally Clicks When You Do This
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What if your breathing timing was the one thing holding back your whole stroke? Hi, Mark here. I hope all is well with you. This week we are talking front crawl breathing - and more specifically, the timing of your breath. If you’ve ever felt your breathing “throws you off” in front crawl, you’re not alone. It’s one of the hardest parts to coordinate - but once you get the timing right, everything flows more smoothly. My full guide is right here. What timing meansIt’s not just when you breathe, but how arms, legs, and breath sync together. Most beginners start with a six-beat kick (six kicks per full arm cycle) - it gives balance and momentum. Where the breath fits
Keep it relaxed — rushed strokes make breathing harder. Quick practice tips
Grab Your Cheat Sheet here: Front Crawl Cheat SheetYou’ve got this - small tweaks in timing make a huge difference. Happy swimming PS - have you missed any of my previous newsletters? Click here for a list of them all. PPS - did someone forward this to you and you're looking to subscribe? Subscribe here. |
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I've been teaching swimming for over 30 years and I built Swim Teach so that I can share all my knowledge, wisdom and experience from the thousands of swimming lessons I have had the pleasure of teaching. Take a look back through my previous newsletters and see what you missed.
Are you getting out of breath long before you think you should be? Which breathing technique is the right one for you? Hi, Mark here. Hope you're doing well. Let’s talk about breathing.Whether you're a beginner swimmer or a swimming teacher, one of the most common struggles in the pool is getting out of breath too quickly. Sound familiar? I’ve had loads of questions recently like: “How often should I breathe?” “Am I doing it wrong if I’m gasping for air?” “Is there a best breathing style for...
Can you tread water? How often does it feature in your lessons? Treading water is an important skill to learn for many reasons. Also, this week, fine-tune your teaching practice to be even more outstanding! Hi, Mark here – let’s talk Treading Water. Ever found it tricky to teach treading water in a way that really clicks for your swimmers? Maybe you're a swimmer or beginner, and treading water is something you've always wanted to be able to do. This week’s focus is all about this vital skill...
One of the most common questions I get asked by adult swimmers is, 'Why do I get so tired swimming front crawl? Hi, Mark here - hope you’re doing well. If you’ve ever climbed out of the pool wondering why front crawl feels so exhausting, you’re definitely not alone.It’s one of the most common questions I get from adult swimmers: “Why do I get so tired so quickly when I swim front crawl?” Most people assume it’s all down to breathing - but it’s usually a mix of timing, body position, and how...