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Did you know you might only use 30% of your lungs when swimming? Find out how to improve your breathing technique and avoid feeling exhausted in the water. Note: Don't do any of these exercises in the water without supervision or someone else with you. Improve your technique with the 8 Week Faster Freestyle Course: https://effortlessswimming.com/8wffc/ Join a freestyle clinic in Australia: https://effortlessswimming.com/freestyle-stroke-correction-clinics/ Get your stroke analysed and join our online swim squad for workouts: https://effortlessswimming.com/training-and-membership-plans/ 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Breathing Mechanics and the 30% Rule 01:28 Are You Using Your diaphragm? 03:05 What causes the urge to breathe 04:34 BOLT Score 06:33 How To Develop CO2 Tolerance On Land 07:20 The Snorkel Hack 08:28 CO2 Tolerance Builder (Under Overs) 09:43 FRC Sprints 10:35 Breath Holds 11:29 Takeaways from the session