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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.
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The Swim Teach Weekly 1–2–3 One teaching goal. Two ways to communicate it. Three phrases to try. Hi there, Mark here. Hope all is well with you. Welcome to this week’s Swim Better Weekly - one small change to make swimming easier. The problem Do your legs sink when you swim front crawl, leaving you feeling as though you’re dragging them through the water? This creates extra resistance, making every length feel harder and more tiring than it needs to be. Why it happens Your body position is...