How to Make Bubbles in Water While Swimming?
Making bubbles underwater while swimming is a basic but essential skill that involves controlled exhalation. It helps build comfort in the water, aids in breath control, and contributes to better buoyancy.
Learning to exhale steadily underwater is a fundamental part of becoming comfortable and efficient in the water. Instead of holding your breath, which can create tension, releasing air gradually helps you relax and maintain a better swimming posture.
Simple Steps to Blow Bubbles
Here's how to practice making bubbles:
- Take a Breath: Inhale a normal breath through your mouth while your face is above the water.
- Submerge: Gently put your face or entire head underwater.
- Exhale: Slowly and steadily release the air from your lungs through your mouth or nose, or both. You will see bubbles rise to the surface.
- Surface: Lift your face out of the water to inhale again before repeating the process.
Technique for Controlled Exhale
To create a consistent stream of bubbles and avoid releasing all your air at once, controlling the speed of your exhale is key.
- Measure the Speed: Be mindful of how quickly or slowly you are pushing the air out.
- Use Your Lips: A helpful technique for controlling the speed is making a small Oh with your lips as you exhale.
- Maintain Pace: This specific lip shape can help keep the exhale on pace, allowing for a steady, controlled release of air and a consistent flow of bubbles.
Practicing this controlled exhalation technique helps you get used to the feeling of having your face in the water and prepares you for rhythmic breathing while swimming actual strokes.
