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 Fatigue? You’re Not Alone (Here’s Why)
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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. I hope you and your loved ones are doing well. With holiday seasons just around the corner, many of us will be heading to the pool or the sea to swim in the sunshine. 🏖️ “Why do I get so tired so quickly?” Sound familiar? This week, I’m diving into the real reasons front crawl feels so exhausting and why breathing might not be the only issue. Most people assume it’s a breathing problem. And yes - timing your breath is important, but so is how your breathing fits in with your arm pull, kick, and body position. One gentleman recently contacted me after a lane swim. He said: “Several of us end up completely winded after just two lengths - even though we swim regularly and don’t feel like our arms or legs are tired.” You’re not alone. I gave him a detailed reply, covering everything from trickle breathing to body shape and stamina. 🏊♂️ Want to Improve Your Front Crawl Technique?If you’d like to go deeper, I’ve created a practical guide packed with: ✅ Simple drills
📚 For Swimming Teachers: Make Front Crawl Easy to TeachVisit my Swimming Teacher Resources section and discover everything you need to run confident, progressive front crawl lessons:
That's it for now. Have a great week. Happy swimming! Cheers Mark ps - did someone forward this to you? 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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Hi there, Mark here - I hope you’re doing well and that pool life’s been kind to you lately. In case you missed them the first time around, I wanted to remind you about my Swimming Teacher Toolkits - complete, downloadable bundles designed to support new and developing teachers. They’ve been helping teachers plan lessons, build confidence, and keep sessions fresh and engaging. Each toolkit builds on the last: Bronze includes a full teaching guide and beginner lesson plans Silver adds fun...