Side Breathing but Still Exhausted After a Few Strokes? Here’s Why

By Sanuj Srivastava on SwimSwam
As a swimming coach, I have come across this question countless times from beginners: “Coach, I am doing side breathing, so why do I still feel out of breath after just a few strokes?”
It is one of the most common problems I see in beginner swimmers. Many swimmers assume that if they are turning their head to the side and taking a breath, they are automatically breathing correctly. But breathing in freestyle is not simply about taking a breath. It is a