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With a few training sessions under your belt and a good number of kilometers achieved, the beginner level is far behind you. Here's a short list of the vocabulary you need to know to tackle the next level.
Respiratory frequency is the number of breathing cycles per minute. A cycle is one inhalation followed by an exhalation.
Breathing is one of the body's vital functions. Without breathing, there is no life. Without breathing, the muscles, brain, heart... cannot be oxygenated, and the body can no longer function.
Today, we are offering you not a single article, but a series of articles, centered around a crucial topic in swimming: Why am I out of breath when I swim?
The OpenSwim app has been created to meet a real need among swimmers. And who better than former swimmers to be at the origin of the project?
Your training has begun and you now know that butterflies are not just pretty insects and that swimming 1km is equivalent to swimming 40 lengths of pool. Well done!
Getting started in swimming can be intimidating, especially if you're planning to swim in open water. But don't panic! Start by familiarizing yourself with the vocabulary used in swimming.