I've been teaching swimming for over 30 years and I built Swim Teach so that I can share all my knowledge, wisdom and experience from the thousands of swimming lessons I have had the pleasure of teaching. Take a look back through my previous newsletters and see what you missed.
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Learning to swim starts with calm, not chaos - it’s about building confidence, feeling at home in the water, and knowing exactly what to do each time you step into the pool. Hi, Mark here. I hope all is well with you. When you’re learning to swim, it’s natural to have a few questions running through your mind:
If those sound familiar, you’re not alone. Every confident swimmer has asked them at some point. The key is knowing that swimming isn’t about forcing technique straight away — it’s about building calm, control, and confidence first. Once those click, the rest follows easily. That’s exactly why I created The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Swimming - a step-by-step handbook designed to take away the guesswork and help you enjoy every stage of learning. Take a sneak preview here. Inside, you’ll find everything you need — from entering the pool safely and overcoming nerves, to floating, gliding, breathing, and mastering all four basic strokes. There are 82 practical exercises to help you make steady progress and actually feel your improvements from week to week. By the time you’ve worked through it, you’ll:
You’ll stop fighting the water and start flowing with it. If you’ve been waiting for the right guide to help you finally become a swimmer - this is it.
You’ve got this — one calm breath and one small step at a time. That's it for this week. Stay focused, stay in touch and stay safe. Happy swimming! Cheers Mark ps - did someone forward this to you? Subscribe here. |
Hi! I'm Mark, creator of Swim Teach
I've been teaching swimming for over 30 years and I built Swim Teach so that I can share all my knowledge, wisdom and experience from the thousands of swimming lessons I have had the pleasure of teaching. Take a look back through my previous newsletters and see what you missed.
What’s the biggest challenge you face when teaching an adult to swim - fear, technique, or simply unlearning old habits? Hey, Mark here, I hope you’re doing well. This week, I'm tackling that sometimes tricky task of teaching adults how to swim, inspired by an article I wrote a while back. Why adapting your style matters Adults come to the pool with all kinds of backgrounds: varying fitness, flexibility, and confidence levels. The key is to meet them where they are, not push them into a...
What if your breathing timing was the one thing holding back your whole stroke? Hi, Mark here. I hope all is well with you. This week we are talking front crawl breathing - and more specifically, the timing of your breath. If you’ve ever felt your breathing “throws you off” in front crawl, you’re not alone. It’s one of the hardest parts to coordinate - but once you get the timing right, everything flows more smoothly. My full guide is right here. What timing means It’s not just when you...
Does your confidence fall apart at the thought of swimming in the deep end? Hi, Mark here. I hope all is good with you. If the thought of swimming in deep water makes your heart race - you are not alone. Many adults feel anxious about venturing beyond the shallow end, and the good news is: it’s completely normal and totally conquerable. Whether your fear stems from a bad childhood experience, feeling out of control, or just the unknown lurking beneath, you can work through it — gently and at...