Breathing Crash Course
A lot of triathletes struggle with breathing in the water. Our expert-designed course gives you the skills and confidence to stay in control, so you’re not just getting through the swim—you’re owning it..
Why Most Triathletes Struggle with the Breathing
And how we help you fix it.
Panic & Anxiety in Open Water
If your breathing sucks, your swim’s gonna feel like a panic attack. One second you're cruising, next you're gasping, flailing, and wondering why you signed up for this. Cold water? Crowded start? Yeah, that’s a disaster waiting to happen without a solid breathing strategy.
Leads to Early Fatigue
Bad breathing turns your swim into a slow-motion meltdown. Exhale too much? You're gassed. Hold your breath? Tension city. Mistime it? Good luck keeping your heart rate down. Most triathletes breathe like they're scared of the water, and that’s a one-way ticket to early exhaustion.
Bad Breathing Kills Speed
Bad breathing wrecks your swim—hips drop, drag spikes, and every stroke feels like a battle. Lift your head too high? Over-rotate? Shallow gasps? Congrats, you’re fighting the water instead of moving through it.
We Can Fix That.
In this course, you’ll learn:
The correct timing of your breath for efficiency
How to stay relaxed while maintaining speed
The best exhale technique to control effort
How to adjust breathing to effort level (low, medium, race pace)
What You'll Learn
🔹 Video Demonstrations – Step-by-step breakdowns of proper breathing
🔹 Drills & Training Plans – Workouts designed to reinforce technique
🔹 Real-World Application – Learn how to translate pool skills to open water
🔹 Elite-Level Coaching – Insights from top triathlon swim coaches
1. Breathing Myths Debunked
🚫 You don’t have to breathe only through your nose
🚫 Breathing every 3 strokes isn’t always best
🚫 More air doesn’t mean more oxygen
💡 Instead, we’ll teach you how to breathe efficiently based on effort level.
2. When to Take a Breath
📌 Breath timing = hip movement. Learn to use your body rotation for effortless breathing.
✅ DO: Exhale as you rotate, wait for your hip to open
❌ DON’T: Lift your head too early or inhale too much
3. Mastering the Exhale
🔹 Learn how & when to exhale to maximize your oxygen intake
🔹 Adjust your breath rate based on effort level
🔹 Use stealth breathing to stay relaxed in open water
4. Putting It All Together (Drills & Workouts)
📌 Step-by-step guided workouts to reinforce your new breathing skills.
Don't worry, we can help!
STILL NOT SURE?
FAQs
I always run out of breath when swimming. Will this help?
Yes! Most breathing issues come from poor timing & exhalation, not lack of air. We fix both.
I struggle with open water. Will this help?
Absolutely. Open-water breathing is different than in the pool, and we’ll show you how to stay calm, efficient, and in control.
What if I already have decent technique?
Even experienced swimmers waste energy on inefficient breathing. This course will fine-tune your oxygen intake and stroke efficiency for better endurance.
How long will it take to see results?
With consistent practice, most athletes notice improvements in just a few sessions.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes! If you don’t see measurable progress in 30 days, we’ll refund you—no questions asked.
MEET Your Coach
Hey, I'm Dominic!
I coach triathletes and swimmers to move better—not just swim faster.
Over the last 22 years, I’ve worked with more than 7,000 athletes—from first-timers to Kona qualifiers—through SwimBox and TriSwimCoach. My focus isn’t on grinding out yards. It’s on rewiring how you move, breathe, and think in the water. If you’ve ever felt like you’re muscling your way through a swim, I’ll help you unlock speed and ease by building awareness first—then performance. Because true efficiency doesn’t come from trying harder. It comes from moving smarter.
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Athletes Who Transformed Their Swim
🏆 Trusted by thousands of triathletes worldwide.
"The best thing going for aspiring Triathletes"
"Dominic takes you from the technique phase, with masterful methods, into the Training phase, extremely in depth, and out into the Open Water , where it all goes down in a Triathlon."
Coach Jeff Stuart ,
Manchester , Ct
"I've always been middle of the pack… I was shocked myself!"
“I’ve been using your swim tips and techniques and I actually was first out of the water in the Long Beach Triathlon of women in my age division… this is an all time first for that!"
Sue Rigler,
Manhattan Beach, CA
"I was able to swim a 1:16 which was A LOT faster than I expected…"
"My swim time was slow, 50 min I think.
My Ironman time fell in month 4 of this training and will all that I had learned up to that point,
Thanks for all your help!”
Peter Carroll
Triathlete
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I’ve spent 22+ years refining a triathlon swim system that helps struggling swimmers break through plateaus.
I believe in it so much that I offer a 60-day, 100% money-back guarantee.
Try the workouts, follow the techniques, and put in an honest effort. If you don’t see progress, email me, and I’ll refund you—no questions asked.
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