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What kind of exercises can I do to make me a better swimmer?

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Aerobic and core exercises help lean out and strengthen your muscles, which lessens weight and cuts down on drag.

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What if you're swimming, but it's just really hard for you to breathe and keep up with others? What if you have to stop in the middle of the pool? What are some good exercises to help prevent these issues?

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All you need to do is take 2 big deep breaths and then keep going. It's ok if you stop in the middle of the pool. We all need to breathe.

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How can I hold it for five minutes?

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Just keep practicing and you will be able to go for a longer and longer amount of time. Five minutes might be unrealistic, though. Most Olympic swimmers can't even do that.

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How can I do it for a long time?

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Take a deep breath and go under the water and keep practicing and make time goals for doing it.

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Can I breathe out of my nose when I'm underwater?

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Yes, you can breathe out of your nose underwater, but you can't breathe in.

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How can we stay under?

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If you float back to the surface, you may have to adjust your body so it sinks again. Just hold your breath, go underwater and then when you can't hold it any longer, come back to the surface.

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How do I swim through a hula hoop underwater if I can't hold my breath or blow bubbles?

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You have to practice first. Learn to hold your breath and blow bubbles then you will be able to swim through hula hoops.

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How do I breathe underwater if I was born blind?

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No one can breathe underwater, but if you're wondering how to hold your breath, you would do it the same way as described in the article. You do not need sight to hold your breath underwater.

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