Although front-crawl is a faced past swim, you should practise doing it at a moderate pace to get the rhythm of your breathing correct. If you are forgetting to keep your arms & legs moving, then most likely you will need to work on the whole rhythm of front crawl. Try these drills:
1.) Glide on your front with your arms above your head (like a pencil point)…make sure that your legs are constantly kicking, and you SLOWLY let all the air out. After doing this, roll onto one side slowly – breathe – and repeat.
2.) Now you can probably add in the arms when you feel more comfortable with the breathing. Take it slow at first. Your legs should constantly be kicking. (Straight legs, pointed toes).
How long do you wait until your turn for a breath? If you wuld breathe once every two strokes that shouldn’t get you out of breath. Or try waterpolo style front crawl, keep your head up.
Is the problem that you find it hard to fit taking a breath into your swimming (a lack of technique?) or do you just get short of breath easily?
If it is technique, a stable position in the water, supported with a regular kick will do wonders. If it is a lack of stamina, work hard or start with backstroke, no limitations on taking a breath there !
August 15th, 2010 | 
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Although front-crawl is a faced past swim, you should practise doing it at a moderate pace to get the rhythm of your breathing correct. If you are forgetting to keep your arms & legs moving, then most likely you will need to work on the whole rhythm of front crawl. Try these drills:
1.) Glide on your front with your arms above your head (like a pencil point)…make sure that your legs are constantly kicking, and you SLOWLY let all the air out. After doing this, roll onto one side slowly – breathe – and repeat.
2.) Now you can probably add in the arms when you feel more comfortable with the breathing. Take it slow at first. Your legs should constantly be kicking. (Straight legs, pointed toes).
Best of luck to you! =D
How long do you wait until your turn for a breath? If you wuld breathe once every two strokes that shouldn’t get you out of breath. Or try waterpolo style front crawl, keep your head up.
Is the problem that you find it hard to fit taking a breath into your swimming (a lack of technique?) or do you just get short of breath easily?
If it is technique, a stable position in the water, supported with a regular kick will do wonders. If it is a lack of stamina, work hard
or start with backstroke, no limitations on taking a breath there !