We're so happy that you're enjoying the process! Just take it step by step and focus on the queues to give you reference points in your stroke. And, as always don't hesitate to reach out!
I'm really loving these videos. I've been watching with great interest and then taking what I have been learning to my local pool at the leisure centre.
Hi Tonya. Thank you for your kindness. Breathing can be somewhat of a difficult process to master at times, as it can be hard to think about when also having to think about all the other aspects of freestyle. I would greatly recommend just working through some of the drills listed, while also focusing on timing. Right before your mouth surfaces, try to exhale forcefully to expel any excess air. This will not only allow you to immediately inhale upon reaching the air, but also will create somewhat of an "air pocket" around your mouth to offer more comfortable breathing. Hopefully this helps!
Thanks for your question! It depends on your skill level and how many hours you have a week. A session can be 30 minutes for beginners or 90 minutes for advanced swimmers. You can go 1-3 sessions a week for beginners or 3-6 for advanced swimmers. The more you swim the faster you will improve, but be careful if you're just starting out. Listen to your body to see if you're up for it each day. Hope that helps!
Hi I'm 71 yrs old have started to learn swimming. My problem is as my coach makes me breath with head straight water goes in my mouth when inhaling.Can tell me how easily can I breath with straight head in freestyle
Thank you for the question! Often times we find swimmers who swallow water when side breathing are doing so because they aren't rotating their hips far enough. If you fully rotate to the side you're breathing, you'll have a much easier time turning the head to breathe especially if you have some mobility issues in the neck. Also, having a consistent kick will help keep your legs up, allowing your body to remain in its streamline position, making the rotation easier, allowing you to breath more freely. Please check out our rotation video here: ruclips.net/video/zlJWxvfdG5I/видео.html As well as our kicking video: ruclips.net/video/PyS3hkU1-is/видео.html Those may answer some of your questions!
now my question, I had a really bad experience as a child and letting go in the water is a major issue. As soon as I start to float / "go "i panic and rush to grab anything around me. I can't leave the rail at the side of the pool. Too scared to go to middle after 12 lessons 😣
I completely understand. Comfort in the water can be hard enough as it is, especially with previous bad experiences. It can be very helpful to just continue to work through the exercises/activities with a partner, and only reach out to YOUR comfort level. It is your journey and no one else's, so do not feel pressured to rush. As you get more comfortable, there will be a trust element involved. If you start to see the water as your "dance partner, not your sparring partner", that may offer a little more relaxed perspective! Please don't hesitate if you have any other questions/thoughts/concerns!
Hi Titi. To follow up on Justin's comment to you, It IS hard for a lot of people to let go of the wall/rail even without a bad experience. You are not alone with the fear or the time frame of not moving forward. If you're struggling with the same thing each week and just feeling frustrated or embarrassed, perhaps you'd consider a different strategy. I have a few to suggest. First, we have a beginner's video series you might find helpful. It's designed for coaches to teach scared adults how to swim, but our students and subscribers have found it useful in learning how to swim. The start of the series is available here: ruclips.net/p/PLVDwj0mveZladQcKnNK6DGFoeUGOO-dH- . On a similar note, I will recommend a wonderful book, Conquering Your Fear of the Water, by Melon Dash. It's an excellent 'how to learn for scared beginners' book that's designed so it can be used to learn on your own, with or without a coach. It provides an alternative way to measure your progress that scared beginners find helpful. On a smaller scale, may I suggest that you NOT let go of the wall/rail. Rather, I suggest you focus on the sensations in your body while you continue hanging onto the rail. I suspect most of your focus hanging onto the rail is about whatever you are scared is going to happen when you let go vs. focusing on the float itself. Are you COMFORTABLE simply floating? If you are comfortable simply floating, can you focus on enjoying your float and allow yourself to loosen your grip every so slightly (NOT release your grip) on the rail/wall without losing the comfort of your float? Again, the focus of this exercise NOT on letting go, but on noticing what, if anything, changes about your float as you slightly loosen your grip. If your float changes, what changes? If nothing changes, and you remain focused on and enjoying your float, what might you learn from that experience? IF, at any time, you start to focus on anything other than the sensation of floating, (like what might happen if you let go), then do not loosen your grip. Instead, stop and resettle in your float and make sure you are completely aware of sensations of the float before even considering loosening your grip again. You goal is to focus on what IS happening vs. what 'might' happen, and only taking a risk if you feel you are safe with the level of risk required. Your goal is to remain 'present' at all times. You may be surprised at how much you learn with that strategy. If you're not comfortable simply floating, see if you can tell what about the float is uncomfortable and when the discomfort begins. Is it when you put your face in the water, or when you get water in your ears/mouth/nose, or when you feel of the water on your skin, or when you start to be 'unbalanced' or...? If you're uncomfortable with any of those, work on those skills/sensations before you work on your float and leave letting go of the rail while floating for some future date - you're not ready for that step. IF you have a place/'skill' in the water where you are comfortable, then spend some time really focused on the sensations of that skill and enjoying your time in the water. If you explore the things you enjoy in the water, you'll likely move into more 'advanced' skills as you are ready and comfortable doing so. I wish you a lifetime of comfortable awareness of your mind and body in the water.
I strongly disagree that the head rests on the shoulder. This will make you sink and it's also not a relaxing position. There is zero benefit in doing this. Head should nestle in the arm pit area.
Not sure why you haven't got more views but this is one of the best series for adult learners. Justin is so detailed and clear in his explanation
Thank you so much for your kind words. Looking forward to a greater outreach as time continues to pass and more people come across our content!
U r far better than my swimming coach...
cant wait for next swimming session.. will try my best to practise this technique.. single arm free style maybe easier to start for me.
We're so happy that you're enjoying the process! Just take it step by step and focus on the queues to give you reference points in your stroke. And, as always don't hesitate to reach out!
Breathing is my biggest problem while free-styling! Thank you.
You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching!
I'm really loving these videos. I've been watching with great interest and then taking what I have been learning to my local pool at the leisure centre.
Super series. Thank you
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l like your video. will try this method
Best video
Thank you for this video. My problem is when I try to take in the air via mouth, I take in water. LOL
Hi Tonya. Thank you for your kindness. Breathing can be somewhat of a difficult process to master at times, as it can be hard to think about when also having to think about all the other aspects of freestyle. I would greatly recommend just working through some of the drills listed, while also focusing on timing. Right before your mouth surfaces, try to exhale forcefully to expel any excess air. This will not only allow you to immediately inhale upon reaching the air, but also will create somewhat of an "air pocket" around your mouth to offer more comfortable breathing. Hopefully this helps!
@@justinroy4242 Thank you so much. I will try it this weekend.
@@lucaslegz Lovely! Can't wait to hear about your progress
You swim with your eyes closed, right..
how many days should do this a week and how long class take for each time
Thanks for your question! It depends on your skill level and how many hours you have a week. A session can be 30 minutes for beginners or 90 minutes for advanced swimmers. You can go 1-3 sessions a week for beginners or 3-6 for advanced swimmers. The more you swim the faster you will improve, but be careful if you're just starting out. Listen to your body to see if you're up for it each day. Hope that helps!
Hi I'm 71 yrs old have started to learn swimming. My problem is as my coach makes me breath with head straight water goes in my mouth when inhaling.Can tell me how easily can I breath with straight head in freestyle
Thank you for the question! Often times we find swimmers who swallow water when side breathing are doing so because they aren't rotating their hips far enough. If you fully rotate to the side you're breathing, you'll have a much easier time turning the head to breathe especially if you have some mobility issues in the neck. Also, having a consistent kick will help keep your legs up, allowing your body to remain in its streamline position, making the rotation easier, allowing you to breath more freely.
Please check out our rotation video here: ruclips.net/video/zlJWxvfdG5I/видео.html
As well as our kicking video: ruclips.net/video/PyS3hkU1-is/видео.html
Those may answer some of your questions!
now my question, I had a really bad experience as a child and letting go in the water is a major issue. As soon as I start to float / "go "i panic and rush to grab anything around me. I can't leave the rail at the side of the pool. Too scared to go to middle after 12 lessons 😣
I completely understand. Comfort in the water can be hard enough as it is, especially with previous bad experiences. It can be very helpful to just continue to work through the exercises/activities with a partner, and only reach out to YOUR comfort level. It is your journey and no one else's, so do not feel pressured to rush. As you get more comfortable, there will be a trust element involved. If you start to see the water as your "dance partner, not your sparring partner", that may offer a little more relaxed perspective! Please don't hesitate if you have any other questions/thoughts/concerns!
@@justinroy4242 thank you very much Justin. Really appreciate this and hope to be back to tell you how much better I got.
@@teesquare7627 Wonderful!
Hi Titi. To follow up on Justin's comment to you, It IS hard for a lot of people to let go of the wall/rail even without a bad experience. You are not alone with the fear or the time frame of not moving forward. If you're struggling with the same thing each week and just feeling frustrated or embarrassed, perhaps you'd consider a different strategy. I have a few to suggest.
First, we have a beginner's video series you might find helpful. It's designed for coaches to teach scared adults how to swim, but our students and subscribers have found it useful in learning how to swim. The start of the series is available here: ruclips.net/p/PLVDwj0mveZladQcKnNK6DGFoeUGOO-dH- . On a similar note, I will recommend a wonderful book, Conquering Your Fear of the Water, by Melon Dash. It's an excellent 'how to learn for scared beginners' book that's designed so it can be used to learn on your own, with or without a coach. It provides an alternative way to measure your progress that scared beginners find helpful.
On a smaller scale, may I suggest that you NOT let go of the wall/rail. Rather, I suggest you focus on the sensations in your body while you continue hanging onto the rail. I suspect most of your focus hanging onto the rail is about whatever you are scared is going to happen when you let go vs. focusing on the float itself. Are you COMFORTABLE simply floating?
If you are comfortable simply floating, can you focus on enjoying your float and allow yourself to loosen your grip every so slightly (NOT release your grip) on the rail/wall without losing the comfort of your float? Again, the focus of this exercise NOT on letting go, but on noticing what, if anything, changes about your float as you slightly loosen your grip. If your float changes, what changes? If nothing changes, and you remain focused on and enjoying your float, what might you learn from that experience? IF, at any time, you start to focus on anything other than the sensation of floating, (like what might happen if you let go), then do not loosen your grip. Instead, stop and resettle in your float and make sure you are completely aware of sensations of the float before even considering loosening your grip again. You goal is to focus on what IS happening vs. what 'might' happen, and only taking a risk if you feel you are safe with the level of risk required. Your goal is to remain 'present' at all times. You may be surprised at how much you learn with that strategy.
If you're not comfortable simply floating, see if you can tell what about the float is uncomfortable and when the discomfort begins. Is it when you put your face in the water, or when you get water in your ears/mouth/nose, or when you feel of the water on your skin, or when you start to be 'unbalanced' or...? If you're uncomfortable with any of those, work on those skills/sensations before you work on your float and leave letting go of the rail while floating for some future date - you're not ready for that step.
IF you have a place/'skill' in the water where you are comfortable, then spend some time really focused on the sensations of that skill and enjoying your time in the water. If you explore the things you enjoy in the water, you'll likely move into more 'advanced' skills as you are ready and comfortable doing so. I wish you a lifetime of comfortable awareness of your mind and body in the water.
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I strongly disagree that the head rests on the shoulder. This will make you sink and it's also not a relaxing position. There is zero benefit in doing this. Head should nestle in the arm pit area.