Swimming with a pro, wherever you are
Learning to swim, or finally swimming well, is life-changing. Private lessons go at your pace: building water confidence, then breathing, floating and strokes. For confident swimmers, a teacher refines front crawl, breaststroke, backstroke or butterfly for more speed with less effort.
Who it’s for
Adults who never learned or feel anxious in water, children (booked by a parent or guardian), and swimmers improving technique or fitness.
What a session looks like
Water confidence and breathing exercises, kicking and body position drills, then stroke technique broken into steps, all in a calm, supportive way.
Where you can train
A public pool, lido, hotel or gym pool, or a private pool. Your teacher will confirm the venue and any pool entry fee when you book.
What to bring
Swimwear, goggles, a towel and a swim cap if the pool requires one. Floats are usually provided.
Swimming FAQs
I’m an adult and scared of water. Can you help?
Yes. Adult beginners are very common. Your teacher starts with confidence in shallow water and only moves on when you’re ready.
Who arranges the pool?
Many teachers have access to a pool or can suggest one nearby. Otherwise you can meet at your local pool. Confirm the details in the app.
Are Trainow swimming coaches verified?
Yes. Before a coach goes live, Trainow reviews their identity, qualifications and insurance, plus safeguarding and DBS checks for anyone coaching children. Every session is rated by real people, so you can see how a coach performs before you book.