How to Swim Long Distance Underwater
This post is an introduction for how to swim long distance underwater. It’s main purpose is to give safe training tips.
There are two major factors when it comes to swimming long distance underwater:
Lung capacity (how long you can hold your breath for).
Efficient stroke.
The two links above (coming soon) cover a 5 stage training plan. Use it to increase your ability to swim long distance underwater. The aim is to swim 50 meters underwater.
Important! Depriving yourself of oxygen is dangerous. Safe training is paramount!
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The information in this post is from the book “Swim Workouts and Water Rescue Skills” by Sam Fury.
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How to Swim Long Distance Underwater – Safety
Here are some safety pointers when practicing to swim long distance underwater.
Train with a partner, and not at the same time. Your friend must watch you so he can help if something goes wrong. If you must train alone, then at the very least make sure there is a lifeguard present.
Stay in shallow water, especially to begin with.
Never push yourself to beat your last time or distance. Only hold your breath for as much as comfortable. Trying to beat yourself will have an adverse effect anyway. You’re much better off staying relaxed and seeing where you “pop-up”.
If you begin to panic at any moment, relax and surface.
Listen to your body. If you get light headed, your vision begins to fade, or you get any other abnormal sensation, swim to the surface immediately.
Work on your lung capacity on dry land and concentrate more on efficient stroke when you’re in the water.
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