Turner Swim - One to One Adult Swimming Lessons

I was an absolute beginner in swimming and after some research I decided to join Turner Swim for adult swimming lessons.I did 10 classes with Leanne and I can say that now I feel much more confident and enjoy swimming in the pool unassisted.Leanne is extremely talented and professional and she not only taught me how to swim but how to swim with the right technique. She kept notes, gave tips on the spot and corrected me. Her focus on the right breathing and swimming technique has been really helpful for me to be able to learn quickly.Will recommend Leanne to anyone who wants to learn swimming as an adult. It’s not only fun but an important life skill.

Instructor Alejandro has his work cut out for him trying to teach me to swim with any grace or style. I’m unsporty, uncoordinated, and trying to unlearn a weird self taught front crawl, having never having never had a swimming lesson before. I imagine his tolerance must be severely tested between my inability to absorb more than one instruction at a time (thank you ADHD and menopausal brain fog) and me showing up with the kind of injuries that middle aged people get by merely existing, but he is unfailingly patient and supportive. A few lessons in and I’ve improved from 25m almost killing me and any small children in the wake of my flailing arms to being as relaxed as the kind of person who frequently walks into tables can be doing 600m. I’m even considering open water lessons later in the year. 10/10 Highly recommend.

Alejandro is a fantastic swimming instructor, with a lot of experience. He helped me discover the passion for swimming. His coaching style is warm but firm, allowing me to make progress each time. He developed an eye to easily spot how one can improve their stroke and I appreciate that he makes me believe in myself. I love his structured way of teaching and the fact I can see visible results. I absolutely recommend Alejandro as he is the best coach I’ve come across - Having trained with multiple instructors in the past, I can honestly say that Alejandro made me love this sport!

I wanted to learn how to swim front crawl properly and found TurnerSwim after some online research. I was initially overwhelmed by the number of swim schools and teachers in London and the mixed reviews I read. I went with TurnerSwim because their lessons were compatible with my work schedule and because of the good reviews I read.I met Tom who had an initial chat with me to understand my goals and background, and to assess my initial swimming skills.At the time I could barely swim 50m without exhausting myself and fighting the water. We decided on following the stroke improver course, which breaks down each element of the stroke into around 5 key parts, that you internalise by doing specific drills.I was really impressed by Tom’s knowledge and professionalism. He gives precise explanations and corrects any flaw in the stroke or the drills as you perform them under his watch. Tom has a great personality and a wealth of experience to share. I was immediately convinced I made the right decision when I saw him take notes and track progress after the first sessions. This really is a 1-to-1 course that’s tailored to everyone’s needs and specificities.After having completed the course, I’m now able to swim in a much more relaxed and efficient way, and much further.
Technique is really important when swimming and I don’t think I could have reached my current level without having Tom supervise my training and giving me feedback.