Basic Breathing Exercises | Fear of Water

Summary

This instructional video teaches two fundamental breathing exercises for swimmers. The first exercise involves exhaling through the nose while submerged to prevent water intake, repeated 15 times. The second exercise combines nose and mouth exhaling to empty lungs faster, crucial for more intense swimming. Both exercises are demonstrated in the shallow end with a safety companion present.

Takeaways

• 🏊‍♂️ Practice breathing exercises in the presence of another person for safety.
• 👃 First exercise: Exhale through the nose while holding onto the pool's edge.
• 💦 Take a deep breath through the mouth before submerging your face in water.
• 🤿 Empty your lungs gently by blowing out through the nose underwater.
• 🔄 Repeat the nose exhaling exercise about 15 times to get accustomed to the technique.
• 🌀 Second exercise: Exhale through both the nose and mouth for faster lung emptying.
• 🏊‍♀️ The second exercise is crucial for more strenuous swimming efforts.
• 👌 Both exercises help to make breathing while swimming feel more natural.
• 💡 These techniques are essential for avoiding water intake through the nostrils.
• 📈 Repeat each exercise approximately 15 times to improve your swimming breathing.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the exercises demonstrated in the video?

The main purpose of the exercises is to make breathing while swimming more natural and to improve safety by getting used to exhaling through the nose and mouth.

Why is it important to have another person present while doing these exercises?

It is important to have another person present as a safety measure to ensure that the person performing the exercises does not encounter any difficulties or risks while practicing in the water.

In which part of the pool are the exercises performed?

The exercises are performed in the shallow end of the pool.

What is the first exercise demonstrated in the video?

The first exercise is exhaling through the nose while holding onto the side of the pool, with shoulders in the water, taking a deep breath through the mouth, putting the face in the water, and gently blowing out through the nose.

How many times should the first exercise be repeated?

The first exercise should be repeated about 15 times.

What is the purpose of the first exercise?

The purpose of the first exercise is to help beginners get used to exhaling through the nose to avoid water entering the nostrils while swimming.

What is the second exercise demonstrated in the video?

The second exercise involves exhaling through both the nose and the mouth simultaneously while in the water.

How many times should the second exercise be repeated?

The second exercise should also be repeated about 15 times.

What is the benefit of the second exercise?

The second exercise allows you to empty your lungs faster, which is an indispensable technique when making more strenuous efforts while swimming.

What should you hold onto while performing the exercises?

You should hold onto the side of the pool while performing the exercises.

What is the key takeaway from these breathing exercises for swimming?

The key takeaway is learning to exhale effectively through the nose and mouth to enhance natural breathing and safety while swimming.