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.
Why does front crawl make you so tired?
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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 - 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. “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 your kick and pull fit together. This week, I’ve broken down the real reasons front crawl drains your energy, plus a few small technique tweaks that can make a big difference to your stamina and flow. 👉 Read my full Q&A here – it could make your next swim feel completely different. If you’d like to go a bit further, I’ve also shared some simple front crawl drills that help you build rhythm and control — perfect for your next pool session. 👉 Discover easy front crawl drills and tips. Enjoy your swimming this week - and remember, smooth and relaxed always beats fast and frantic! Happy swimming, 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.
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 the week’s going well. One of the most common issues adult swimmers bring up (and one you’ve probably heard too) is: “Why do I get so tired swimming front crawl?” It’s easy to assume it’s a breathing problem, but more often it’s about timing, body position, and energy control. I recently heard from a swimmer who said: “We all end up completely winded after just...
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