Why do I feel out of breath when I swim in a wetsuit?

Why do I feel out of breath when I swim in a wetsuit?

If you often find breathing difficult when you swim in a triathlon wetsuit, either in training or racing, then there could be a simple reason for it. Swim coach John Wood explains why you may experience these difficulties and how to remedy it.  Perhaps you’re a decent swimmer in jammers or a swimming costume, but always end up swimming breaststroke after 100m when in a wetsuit due to breathing difficulties. Rest assured, your issue is not just s…