#414 : The Breathing Fix That Dropped My Time 12 Seconds with Brenton Ford

I watched a swimmer fix one breathing mistake and drop 12 seconds per 100 meters—not in four months, but in four weeks. No extra fitness. No added training volume. Just one specific change in how she breathed. That single adjustment took her from 1:48 per 100 down to 1:36 per 100. In this episode, I break down exactly what she changed, why it worked so fast, and how you can apply the same breathing fix in your very next swim—whether you're training for endurance, speed, or just want to stop feeling rushed every time you turn your head to breathe. If your breathing feels like the limiter in your freestyle, this episode will change how you swim. 01:45 Head Lifted Forward Out Of The Water 03:49 Correction No. 1 Your Head Should Be Like An Iceberg 04:32 Correction No. 2 Exhaling Ender Water Mostly Through Your Nose 05:14 Correction No. 3: Breathing Every 2 or 3 Strokes and Learn To Breathe On Both Sides.

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#414 : The Breathing Fix That Dropped My Time 12 Seconds with Brenton Ford is an episode from The Effortless Swimming Podcast by Brenton Ford.

This episode is 08:49 long.

This episode was published on Jan 27, 2026.

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