r/Swimming • u/Zealousideal_Box8116 • Jul 06 '26
Just some questions from a beginner.
Hey guys, really new to this sub. We are gonna do our annual swimming lessons in about two days. Its the first time this annual swimming thing was done but I really dont wanna embarrass myself.
I just wanna ask how do I not get irritated of water getting in my nose and the sound of jiggling water when underwater. I also wanna understand how to make my breath last more.
Thank you for the help!
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u/Independent-Summer12 Jul 06 '26
If air is coming out of your nose, water can’t go in. Blow bubbles out of your nose. Inhale through your mouth, exhale through your nose.
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u/Aeare_ Jul 06 '26
You can practice on land first. Just breathe out slowly and steadily through your nose and feel the airflow. When you get in the water, start with your face and ease into it.
And when you exhale with steady force, the sound of your own bubbles will help bring your focus back. You won't even notice the underwater noise anymore.
Don't be scared, good luck, you'll do great!
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u/Gartl96 Jul 06 '26
Breath steadily through your nose.
Sound of jiggling water sounds weird. I can't hear a thing, while underwater. :D
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u/Zealousideal_Box8116 Jul 07 '26
The sound I hear is like blubblublub, its like flowing and jiggling water
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u/Effective-Juice-1331 Jul 07 '26
Embrace the sound of your bubbles. Can’t tell the water to be quiet. You can always hum to yourself. That’s how I got through the boredom of daily workouts.
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u/Top_Competition_4496 Jul 06 '26
Exhaling thru nose or both nose and mouth. Practice by just standing in the shallow end first to see what feels comfortable. Also, don't breath hold when your face is under; water will get up your nose if no air is coming out AND you will be more likely to gasp for air when your face comes up, increasing the chance you'll inhale water. Be patient with yourself as you learn and enjoy!
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u/Fifty-Fickle Jul 06 '26
When I am on my back underwater I use two things to keep water out of my nose.
Scrunch up your nose and upper lip. This should restrict your airway right at your nostrils.
Breathe out gently.
Here’s a video of a guy doing it.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG-2VVCTL3C/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
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u/NoSafe5565 Jul 06 '26
Well,
first at all - it is too late, once you get water inside nose, only longer exposure is will easy it, but the main point is to not get it there, that is what we do, generally when swimming, water should not get there. Need little practice when for example turning in the pool, but trick is to not get it there. Technology used: water flow (we do not swim nostril forwards), gravitation (nostril are down), water surface tension (that needs break in order to start getting in) and one more, only truly you need to maybe master - blowing air out of nose, that prevents other direction of flow of water. That you do when rotate in pool or playing in water or you are for whatever reason upside down.
not being out of breath - in case you swim properly and you are on good fitness level, breath should not be any concern. It is also trainable like many other parts of the body. Holding breath on land (CO2 tables or whatever) or in bath or pool (preferably watched by someone)
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u/Zealousideal_Box8116 Jul 07 '26
Whenever I stop exhaling, I accidentally inhale a bit through my nose, causing water to go in, Idk I cant stop it but I will try. Thanks!
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u/mehrwegpfand Jul 06 '26
If it's the first time learning something you shouldn't be ashamed of anything. Enjoy yourself!