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When learning to swim, should I focus on holding my breath or getting the body position right first?
Okay so I just started trying to learn swimming on my own (no coach yet).
Some people tell me to get comfortable holding my breath underwater first so I don't panic. Others say forget about breath, just focus on keeping my body flat and relaxed.
Honestly I'm confused lol.
If I hold my breath too long I get tense and sink. If I try to focus on body position, I completely forget to breathe and end up gasping for air like a fish.
So for a total beginner… where do I even start? Any simple drills or step-by-step advice would be awesome.
u/Icy_Performance4480 — 2 days ago