Are you struggling to swim further than 50 meters? Often this doesn’t make any sense you might be able to run for 2 hours or cycle for 4 hours. You’re fit. So why does 50m of swimming leave you totally exhausted?! Well, you’re not alone. And the answer may surprise you so keep watching!

Intro 0:00
Why is swimming so hard? 0:46
The Main Reason 1:32
Holding Your Breath 3:15
Exhaling Too Much 3:55
Rushing 4:39
Too Much or Too Little 5:15
Other causes 7:00
Overkicking 7:17
Swimming Too Hard 7:52
Poor Balance & Sinking Legs 8:36
High Head & Slow Hands 9:02

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