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In this video, I answer the question: Is it better to exhale gradually or all at once? If you've ever asked yourself this question, this is the right video for you. When we start a swimming lesson, it's common to want to hold our breath for a longer time during the crawl stroke. This may work well at first, but it can get in the way later. That's why it's so important to work on the crawl stroke technique to get good results. The main factors that will influence the answer to the question about breathing during the crawl stroke are the swim rhythm and the swimmer's sensation. When swimming at a more moderate pace for a longer time, it's common to exhale more slowly, to try to make breathing during swimming more similar to breathing during a sport out of the water. When swimming at a faster pace, for shorter distances, it's normal to hold your breath a little longer, both to avoid excessive head movement and to try to generate more speed.