I’ve been breathing every three strokes in the pool and then when I start getting more tired I change to every two strokes but I breath on my left side on one length and my right side on the next length to keep using both sides. Quite new to swimming and got my first triathlon next Sunday 🤗
Yep. My biggest struggle too. I was so frustrated on my swim last night. So glad I watched your video today!! I've been taking huge breaths and getting so out of breath, just like you said. I'm going back to the pool tonight to put all this into practice. Thanks!
Your videos are so helpful! I started swimming about 8 months ago and I've seen many other videos and read articles but none are as helpful or detailed as yours. Thank you!
I have found on my learning-to-swim journey as an adult that the tip-givers, including the learning to swim online programs, insist on bilateral breathing, however it's interesting to note that Olympic distance swimmers are breathing every other stroke in events like the 1500 m. Good video on a different take on breathing in triathlon.
Great tips once again,feel pressured to breathe every fourth stroke but after switching the every second it makes the swim so much more enjoyable,thanks taren
I'm so pleased I watched this video! I am certainly not new to triathlon but still struggle with the swim element. I naturally want to take a breath every 2 but my coaches have always tried to change me to bilaterally with 3! Now I see it is more just being able to breathe on either side! Can't wait to swim tonight now!
Been having trouble getting enough O2 while bilateral breathing. Will definitely be going down on the left and coming back on the right side every second stroke. Thank you!
that was very helpful! Thanks so much for the info!! I'm getting ready to go swim now, and will try the technique! Breathing correctly is one of my biggest challenges with the swim
Thanks for sharing , this makes so much sense. For years I have just tried to swim lap after lap without giving any consideration to breathing Technique. And you are spot on with regarding open water swims I often find myself only breathing on one side when doing beach swims. Great video 👍
For me as well, just learning to swim (started lessons a month ago). As an ultra runner with a couple 100 mile finishes under my belt buckles, I figured it would be relatively easy and was quickly humbled. What is helping so far is not concentrating on taking deep breaths in, but making sure I blow all the air out of my lungs while my face is still in the water. You don't think about breathing much while running because you just do what is natural for your body, which for me anyway was long slow breaths. That won't work in water and it's been a struggle to adjust for me as well.
Surprised you didn’t mention it but one of the best reasons for breathing both sides is to help prevent any imbalances. I agree 100% with TTs suggestion to breath every other stroke so one option to consider is to just breath the same side of the pool both ways. Eg breath right side only on way down and left side only on return.
I enjoy very much your you tube clips, recommendations, I do have a question.If you recommend taking small breath, why should we breathe out forcefullelly through the mouth (exhalling you mean) I thought exhaling should be relative to the air we take in, so I thought the exhalling should be short as well, can you clarify. thank you
Great video, just getting in to the sport and swimming is something that i am slightly worried about, have been bilateral breathing so far but will be switching tomorrow to 2 stroke ! Thanks again these videos are gold for someone like me!
I breathe every 3 strokes Wich works pretty good but I tend to get out of breath as the distance progresses. I Will try this two trike method and see if it gives me more endurance.
Taren your line of demarcation for a person who is comfortable in the water is 400 meters easily. I’ve followed your advice and program and have gone from barely doing 25 meters to 250 without stopping. I regularly swim around a mile total(with breaks) 3-5 times a week. My question is how often should I test my max distance without stopping. I tend to do it almost daily. Thanks for everything!
TT is right. I find it funny though, when I'm doing an easy set, I usually bi-lateral breathe (forcing myself to breathe on my less-efficient side), but when I'm pushing it, such as in sprints or a race, I breathe every two. I hope TT doesn't make us learn to mount/dismount on the right side of our bikes soon (like he did in his last race). I'm totally not prepared for running with the bike holding the saddle in my left hand.
From my experience, with a heart condition, that I let my body decide when to breath... Most of the time that is every 2 strokes but every so often I breath every 4. Rarely every 3.
I'm a little confused with this one. 1st you say to breath every other stroke, to prevent "over-oxynateing"(?). Then you say that oxygen is our main source of fuel, and to breath more often? Sounds a bit confusing. But I do like the way you present yourself, and these videos. Thanks for sharing.
Why do I get so out of breath when swimming freestyle? I'm breathing out as soon as my head goes in the water, i'm aerobically fit and my technique is good. Is it because my muscles are used to movements?
Do you breathe out of your mouth? That’s what feels “normal” to me but every other RUclips video says to breathe out through your nose. Does it make any difference? Swim is biggest improvement opportunity for me.
I take master's, can do bilateral, and I much rather breathe unilateral. The coach is on my butt to breathe bilaterally but I feel itsmuch more difficult to get enough air and I'm tired at the end of a length. Should I ignore the coaches recommendation?!
I was taught to breathe out of my nose and to inhale and exhale as much as possible but you’re saying to do the opposite!??? Have I been doing it wrong my whole life Lol
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I’ve been breathing every three strokes in the pool and then when I start getting more tired I change to every two strokes but I breath on my left side on one length and my right side on the next length to keep using both sides. Quite new to swimming and got my first triathlon next Sunday 🤗
Yep. My biggest struggle too. I was so frustrated on my swim last night. So glad I watched your video today!! I've been taking huge breaths and getting so out of breath, just like you said. I'm going back to the pool tonight to put all this into practice. Thanks!
Your videos are so helpful! I started swimming about 8 months ago and I've seen many other videos and read articles but none are as helpful or detailed as yours. Thank you!
Why thanks!
I have found on my learning-to-swim journey as an adult that the tip-givers, including the learning to swim online programs, insist on bilateral breathing, however it's interesting to note that Olympic distance swimmers are breathing every other stroke in events like the 1500 m. Good video on a different take on breathing in triathlon.
Best reason given for having the ability to bilateral breathing that I have heard. Sold me🎉
Thank you for reaffirming my strategy! I’ve been thinking I’m inefficient by breathing “so often” but I’m psyched to hear your reasoning
Great tips once again,feel pressured to breathe every fourth stroke but after switching the every second it makes the swim so much more enjoyable,thanks taren
I'm so pleased I watched this video! I am certainly not new to triathlon but still struggle with the swim element. I naturally want to take a breath every 2 but my coaches have always tried to change me to bilaterally with 3! Now I see it is more just being able to breathe on either side! Can't wait to swim tonight now!
You have no idea how much this has helped.
Great!
Been having trouble getting enough O2 while bilateral breathing. Will definitely be going down on the left and coming back on the right side every second stroke. Thank you!
This video made a huge difference on my swimming. Keep up the great videos!
that was very helpful! Thanks so much for the info!! I'm getting ready to go swim now, and will try the technique! Breathing correctly is one of my biggest challenges with the swim
excellent video, finally someone simplified that issue!
thank you very much!
You're welcome!
Thanks for sharing , this makes so much sense. For years I have just tried to swim lap after lap without giving any consideration to breathing Technique. And you are spot on with regarding open water swims I often find myself only breathing on one side when doing beach swims. Great video 👍
This is my biggest struggle in the pool. Still haven’t gotten it down right, but I’ve made strides.
For me as well, just learning to swim (started lessons a month ago). As an ultra runner with a couple 100 mile finishes under my belt buckles, I figured it would be relatively easy and was quickly humbled. What is helping so far is not concentrating on taking deep breaths in, but making sure I blow all the air out of my lungs while my face is still in the water. You don't think about breathing much while running because you just do what is natural for your body, which for me anyway was long slow breaths. That won't work in water and it's been a struggle to adjust for me as well.
That's all you can ask for! Strides turn into huge gains after a period of time!
Yep -- swimming is traditionally the hardest adjustment for most people!
He's just soo insightful. Always worth hitting play
Thanks!
Surprised you didn’t mention it but one of the best reasons for breathing both sides is to help prevent any imbalances. I agree 100% with TTs suggestion to breath every other stroke so one option to consider is to just breath the same side of the pool both ways. Eg breath right side only on way down and left side only on return.
just had my first open water swim of the season and that was my main trouble. thanks for the tips bro
Taren Your channel is awesome! 2 weeks in and I love it keep it coming!
Welcome, and thanks!! Glad you found our little corner of the world!
I enjoy very much your you tube clips, recommendations, I do have a question.If you recommend taking small breath, why should we breathe out forcefullelly through the mouth (exhalling you mean) I thought exhaling should be relative to the air we take in, so I thought the exhalling should be short as well, can you clarify. thank you
Great video, just getting in to the sport and swimming is something that i am slightly worried about, have been bilateral breathing so far but will be switching tomorrow to 2 stroke ! Thanks again these videos are gold for someone like me!
Happy to help!
thanks Taren
!! i add Bilateral breathing in my every training!
Good advice for CDA, the sun coming up over the swim course there can be blinding! Looking forward to seeing you there!
WE're doing a meetup on Saturday at CDA Coffee Co from 1-2pm, drop by!
Triathlon Taren it has been added to the schedule!
I breathe every 3 strokes Wich works pretty good but I tend to get out of breath as the distance progresses. I Will try this two trike method and see if it gives me more endurance.
Taren your line of demarcation for a person who is comfortable in the water is 400 meters easily. I’ve followed your advice and program and have gone from barely doing 25 meters to 250 without stopping. I regularly swim around a mile total(with breaks) 3-5 times a week. My question is how often should I test my max distance without stopping. I tend to do it almost daily. Thanks for everything!
I think that's too often -- you're not going to see daily gains, that's something you'd want to do every few weeks I'd think.
Triathlon Taren thanks again
Great tips i need to practice
TT is right. I find it funny though, when I'm doing an easy set, I usually bi-lateral breathe (forcing myself to breathe on my less-efficient side), but when I'm pushing it, such as in sprints or a race, I breathe every two.
I hope TT doesn't make us learn to mount/dismount on the right side of our bikes soon (like he did in his last race). I'm totally not prepared for running with the bike holding the saddle in my left hand.
Haha... you do you, man!
What do you think of the B2/B3/B4/B5/B6 swimming drills? Breathe every 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 strokes? Have you tried that?
Thanks! I agree with everything you just said.
Great stuff. Thanks man
Fantastic video
From my experience, with a heart condition, that I let my body decide when to breath... Most of the time that is every 2 strokes but every so often I breath every 4. Rarely every 3.
Your heart condition definitely makes your case a unique one!
Every two when I’m racing, it varies in training.
what type of camera is being used in the front underwater clip part
How about longer breaths every 3 or 4 strokes vs short breaths every 2 strokes as you advocate?
I'm a little confused with this one. 1st you say to breath every other stroke, to prevent "over-oxynateing"(?). Then you say that oxygen is our main source of fuel, and to breath more often? Sounds a bit confusing. But I do like the way you present yourself, and these videos. Thanks for sharing.
What about the exhale under water..?
What should I do to prevent swallowing water while swimming open water?
Did you say breathe out forcefully through your mouth? Is this correct or did you mean nose?
2 stroke breathing is the way to go. i swim 100m breathing to the right. then 100 to the left.
Why do I get so out of breath when swimming freestyle? I'm breathing out as soon as my head goes in the water, i'm aerobically fit and my technique is good. Is it because my muscles are used to movements?
Did he say exhale trough mouth?
Thanks taren......
Do you breathe out of your mouth? That’s what feels “normal” to me but every other RUclips video says to breathe out through your nose. Does it make any difference? Swim is biggest improvement opportunity for me.
Out the nose, yep. And yes, it makes a difference.
I take master's, can do bilateral, and I much rather breathe unilateral. The coach is on my butt to breathe bilaterally but I feel itsmuch more difficult to get enough air and I'm tired at the end of a length. Should I ignore the coaches recommendation?!
How many times have you tried bilateral breathing?
Triathlon Taren I try bilateral a few times every swim session. Until I start to fatigue and then I go unilateral
What if the sun is on one side and the chops are on the other? Lol great tips as usual Taren. Thanks mate 👍✊🖐️
I was taught to breathe out of my nose and to inhale and exhale as much as possible but you’re saying to do the opposite!??? Have I been doing it wrong my whole life Lol
It also helps to not inhale water. Just sayin'.
One side breathing = turbo
Billateral = fuel
So hard!!!
If only 3 or 4 times was enough. I must’ve tried 100 times. All I’ve achieved is a sore neck.
What about the water thrown at you by other swimmers they suck!
I prefer exhaling through my nose underwater. It creates a more natural air circulation than both inhaling and exhaling with the mouth.
I really hate theory explanations...really boring.