REDEFINING WHAT A SWIM SCHOOL CAN OFFER

SWIM STATION LONDON

101 STATION APPROACH, RAYNES PARK, LONDON, SW20 0JY

As coaches with 20+ years of experience, we started Swim Station (previously Swim Academy) to redefine what a swim school can offer. Our goal is to offer the highest-quality coaching at a fair price, making expert 1:1 lessons more accessible to everyone. We understand the value of personalised instruction and believe it doesn’t need to come with an outrageous price tag - our private lessons are more affordable than many local 1:2 options! Plus, we’ve built flexibility into our scheduling and cancellations, because life doesn’t always follow a set timetable. We’re excited to welcome you to a swim school that’s better by design and focused entirely on your success in the water. David & Sophie

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NO LONG-TERM COMMITMENT

FLEXIBLE, ONLINE SCHEDULING

"AMAZING SPOT! TOOK MY 4 MONTH OLD SWIMMING HERE AND THE COACH AND FACILITIES ARE STELLAR!!"

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For block/package bookings, you have the flexibility to either reserve the same time and day each week (recurring) subject to availability, or, schedule sessions individually, based on your preference. Once payment is complete, you'll receive an email with a link to our scheduling calendar. From there, you can book all your sessions at once or choose to schedule them individually at a later time.
All bookings can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 48 hours before a lesson.
Full booking terms can be found here.

Wrong answers only!

full reel coming tomorrow..

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it's never too late to learn to swim.

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your lessons, your choice!

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One moves you forward. One just pushes water down. 🌊

A good front crawl pull keeps the elbow high with the hand under shoulder line, pressing water backward, not down and not crossing over.

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if you're not sure about booking in, our reviews might help! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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the proof is in the pace 🏊‍♀️

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I.M? Short for Individual Medley!
Can you do it?

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Q: how many camera angles do we check for your analysis?
A: all of them!

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Decode your swim sessions 🏊🏼‍♀
From stroke abbreviations, @'s and off time, to, build vs. descend and pace explantations. Let us know in the comments if there's anything else you want explained!

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DRAG & DRIVE – A drill that works your mind and your body.

One arm moves in slow motion, lightly dragging your fingertips up along your side, staying as close to your body line as possible. The other arm swims a normal pull and recovery.

This drill improves balance and control, promoting a more connected catch by slowing down the recovery.

Save this for your next session. Swap sides every 1–2 lengths to keep it balanced, and remember, it’s just a drill. We don’t actually drag our fingertips through the water in full front crawl!

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BACKSTROKE ARM TIMING 🌊
Left video: one arm rotates and stops before the next one moves.
During backstroke, both arms should be on the move! One arm entering to pull as the other recovers over the water.
Try the 12 kick switch drill to help improve your timing!

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don't just take our word for it!

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A low-cost upgrade to your swim kit!
Write your sets on a small whiteboard and keep it poolside to tick off each rep. No more soggy paper, and you stop losing count mid-set!

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Can you swim breaststroke in an IronMan? 🐸
Yes - but only if you can hold around 3:20 per 100m, which will get you across the 3.8km swim within the 2 hour 20 minute cut-off*.

You can absolutely mix it up too. Switching between front crawl and breaststroke when you need a breather can be a smart strategy.

That said, you’ll always be faster and more efficient with front crawl, so it’s worth investing time in learning or improving your technique.

If you do plan to swim breaststroke, start toward the back of the pack, it’ll help you avoid being swum over (and save others from an unexpected kick!).

and yes, we can help improve your breaststroke!

*always check the cut off for your specific race.

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AEROBIC SWIM SETS - for all levels!
Aerobic = Swimming strong, not as slow as warm up (zone 1) but not fast enough to build any lactate.
save yours & take it to the pool 🌊

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The best strength exercises to support swimming? 🌊

Bench Press
Lat Pull Down
Tricep Push Down
Side Plank

Let's make sure we're not neglecting strength & mobility in 2026!

Follow for parts 2 (cycling) & 3 (running) 🏊🏻‍♀🚴🏼🏃🏻‍♂️

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Tumble turns for triathlon? Not necessary ❌

If you don’t already know how to tumble turn, the time you’d spend learning is better invested in actual training.

Here are 3 ways to replicate continuous open-water swimming instead:

1. Swim around the T on the pool floor - great for practising buoy turns.
2. Get in more open-water sessions.
3. Train in an endless pool (but we would say that wouldn’t we 😜).

Time is precious, spend it where it counts!

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We love a stroke transformation! 👏🏼🌊

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If you're after that elusive high elbow, try this simple drill: alternate one length swimming with fists and one length swimming normally during your skills & drills section.
Feel that extra engagement through your forearms. Your pull shouldn’t rely on your hands alone!

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Make 2026 the year you finally learn to swim 🌊
See you in the pool!

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INTERMEDIATE SWIM SET - 2100m
Front Crawl Focus 🫧

Warm Up:
100m Front Crawl
2 x 50m Kick
100m Front Crawl

Skills & Drills:
4 × 100m
(50m High Elbow Drill + 50m Pretty Swimming)

Main Set:
8 × 150m
50m Easy → 50m Faster → 50m Fastest
Rest 20–30s between each

Swim Down:
50m Freestyle + 50m Choice
x2

Work on keeping your stroke consistent as the pace builds through each 150m in the main set.

Save it & take it to the pool!

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Beginner Drills – tips below!

1. Kick into Rotation
Kick steadily while exhaling into the water, then rotate to the side to inhale (arms stay still).
💡Tip: Rotate through your body, not just your head. Try and keep one goggle in the water and avoid lifting your head.

2. Pull to Breathe
Kick and exhale, then use your arm to pull through the water and rotate to take a breath. Return your head to the water as your arm recovers over the water.
💡Tip: Let your body rotation drive the breath, stay long and relaxed.

3. Catch-Up Front Crawl
Alternate arm pulls with your head in the water. When it’s time to breathe, use the pull to breathe technique you just practised.
💡Tip: Use long strokes. Your hand should exit by your thigh (not your waist).

Progression: Try all of these drills without a float

Was it the swim cap and tri suit… or all those coached sessions and consistent solo training that made the real difference? 🏊‍♀️

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🌊FREE Children's Swimming Lesson Trial – January Only!
We’re offering free weekday swimming trials this January for children new to Swim Station.

💡Did you know?
Formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning in children aged 1–4 by up to 88% (Brenner et al., 2009), plus, staying in lessons until they can swim 200m lowers that risk by 93%.

If your child enjoys their session, you can continue with flexible bookings, either keep a regular slot or book a different slot each week. You can also reschedule or cancel easily online up to 48 hours before the lesson.

🎟 Use code JAN-TRIAL at checkout
📍 Swim Station, Raynes Park
✨ One free trial per child. Weekdays only.

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Struggling with sinking legs? It usually comes down to one (or more) of these:

head position needs adjusting
kick technique needs refining
core and/or glute engagement need strengthening

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Front crawl breathing: one side or both? 🏊‍♂️

You don’t need to breathe bilaterally all the time, but particularly for open water swimmers, it’s a great skill to have in your toolkit.
If you can switch sides comfortably, it’ll make race conditions, choppy water, and crowded starts much easier to handle.

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Mastering Breaststroke Kick 🐸
1️⃣ Draw your heels up — don't bring your knees underneath you!
2️⃣ Turn your feet out — flex those toes.
3️⃣ Snap your legs together — keeping your ankles stiff, push the water back with power.
4️⃣ Squeeze and hold — bring your legs together straight and pause for 1–2 seconds.

Start by holding a float in front of you, progress to no float arms extended.

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Consistency is key!
Keep showing up, do the work, and the results will follow 🏊🏻‍♀

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🚨 Stop using these to improve your technique!

Comment 'SWIM', and we'll send you the link to an alternative that won't ruin your shoulders! Not an ad, just equipment we genuinely use and recommend.

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One of the best ways to support your child’s swimming progress is to combine regular lessons with fun, confidence-building activities at home ✨

Simple water play like blowing bubbles in the bath, sprinkling water over the head, or practising breath control with a straw can reinforce skills and help your child get comfortable in the water 🫧

Share this with your mum/dad friends!

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SWIM SET - 1900m 🌊
Save it & take it to the pool!

Warm-Up (300m)
6 x 50m front crawl

Drills (300m)
6 x 50m - use drills specific to your needs

Main Set (1200m)
4 x 100m - get faster each length (start aerobic, +1 sec per 25m)
200m Pull
Repeat x2

Cool Down (100m)
Easy swim - your choice

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🎃 Halloween Drill: Zombie Swim

Use this drill to focus on your hand entry position, keeping your hands in line with your shoulders to avoid crossover. It's also a useful reminder to hold the lead arm up a little longer if you tend to drop it too soon! Remember, this is a drill to build better technique, not how we swim front crawl!

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Working hard on backstroke body position - learning to keep hips high, core engaged, and eyes to the sky!

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an important life skill 💜
from safety skills and strokes to speed and efficiency!

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.. to head indoors. Winter training is upon us - time to nail that technique! 🏊🏻‍♀

find your rhythm 🏊🏻‍♀...

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Ever wondered what’s really going on with your stroke? During our Swim Analysis sessions, we break it all down for you. You’ll get personalised recommendations and walk away with a detailed report plus the video footage to keep!

It’s Swim Analysis season! 🏊🏻‍♀️

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Building a strong foundation first is the key to swimming strong later 🏊🏻‍♀:
Practice breath control
Work on your body position
Master the kick (with breath control!)

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From first-timers who were terrified of the water to triathletes fine-tuning their stroke — our swimmers say it best 💜
If you’re wondering whether lessons are worth it, start by reading their stories 👇

Hands up if you need some free swim speed! 🏊🏻‍♀

Comment 'PUSH' and we'll send you the best drills to help with this common stroke error!

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Struggling with sinking legs? We can help with that!
This progress was made in just one 60-minute session 💥

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Curious about our baby swim classes? 💙
Come for a free Friday trial this October — meet our team, see the space, and watch your little one gain confidence in the water.
Spots are limited. Message us to book!

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🏊 Beginner Front Crawl – 30 min Session

🔹Warm-Up (5 min)🔹
Stroke of choice, easy pace (4 lengths)

Kick with float (choice of kick) – 2–3 x 1L
Focus: Inhale above, exhale into water

🔹Main Work (15 min)🔹
Front crawl kick with float – 2 x 1L
Breathing focus, kick from the hip

Single arm with float – 2 x 1L each arm
Side breathing practice: rotate through the body

Catch-up with float – 2 x 1L
Long strokes, hand exits at your leg

Catch-up no float – 1–2 x ½L or 1L
Slow rhythm, controlled

Almost catch-up no float – 1–2 x ½L or 1L
Smooth, continuous arms

⏱️ If time/energy allows: repeat main work again
⚡ As you get more comfortable, increase the number of lengths

🔹Cool Down (5 min)🔹

Stroke of choice (e.g. breaststroke or gentle backstroke) – 2–4 lengths
Relax, stretch out, slow breathing

Save it, take it to the pool!
drill videos/ explanations on our website.

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THRESHOLD - The last 25% of the rep should hurt! 🔥

Benefits:
Boosts lactate clearance
Builds fatigue resistance
Trains slow + intermediate twitch fibres

Follow for swim sets + more zone breakdowns 🏊‍♂️

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The biggest reward for us? Hearing that children love coming to their swimming lessons each week 💜🌊

From day one to T100 🌊💥

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Parents… the countdown is on - school is just around the corner! 🎒 That means it’s also time to get back to swim school 🏊‍♀️

Give your little ones the skills and confidence they need in the water - because safe summer swimmers are made during the colder months✨

Autumn term slots are open now. Grab yours before they’re gone!

Have you ever heard of ‘feel for the water’ and wondered what on earth that meant? Sculling is a great drill to build it and improve the catch phase of your stroke 🌊

We suggest doing this with a relaxed kick or with a pullbuoy between your legs.

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From a complete fear of putting her face into the water to the freedom of swimming independently! 🌊

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REDEFINING WHAT A SWIM SCHOOL CAN OFFER

SWIM STATION LONDON

101 STATION APPROACH, RAYNES PARK, LONDON, SW20 0JY

ADULT
LESSONS

BABY
SWIM

CHILDREN'S
LESSONS

SWIM ANALYSIS

"AMAZING SPOT! TOOK MY 4 MONTH OLD SWIMMING HERE AND THE COACH AND FACILITIES ARE STELLAR!!"

READY TO BOOK?

STAY IN THE LOOP🏊‍♂🚴‍♀🏃

REDEFINING WHAT A SWIM SCHOOL CAN OFFER

SWIM STATION LONDON

101 STATION APPROACH, RAYNES PARK, LONDON, SW20 0JY

ADULT LESSONS

BABY SWIM

CHILDREN'S LESSONS

SWIM ANALYSIS

"AMAZING SPOT! TOOK MY 4 MONTH OLD SWIMMING HERE AND THE COACH AND FACILITIES ARE STELLAR!!"

READY TO BOOK?

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STAY IN THE LOOP🏊‍♂🚴‍♀🏃

ADULT
LESSONS

BABY
SWIM

CHILDREN'S
LESSONS