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Originally Posted by intakexhaust
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I don't agree with this part of the article, or at least think it needs some clarification or modification. For example, is he promoting taking a breath with every stroke?
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Concentrate on calmly exhaling while your face is in the water, and inhaling when you turn your head to breathe. Some novices may not even realize that they are inhaling and exhaling all at once, while their face is out of the water, and while submerged they are holding their breath without bothering to exhale!
To maximize your air intake, make sure you exhale completely while your face is submerged, and when you turn your head to breathe take a big hearty dose of oxygen, filling up your lungs. Do not take little sips of air, as you will become fatigued quickly and start hyperventilating.
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If you follow what he says, you will sink (
as I was doing for a while).
You need to hold your breath in for buoyancy, the air in your lungs helps keep you afloat. I got this advice/insight from one of the swimmers at the pool a physical therapist (and former carpenter) with a great physique.
The author of the article Alex Kostich has credentials, so I'm not sure what the problem is here.
Is he using a ghost writer?
http://www.swimrace.com/race_summary2012.htm
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Alex Kostich of Los Angeles, former member of the U.S. National Team, finished the race first.......
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