Never learned to swim? It's not too late.
Private beginner swimming lessons for adults in Aberdeen. No busy public pool and no one watching. Just you and a calm coach in our private pool, going at your pace until you feel safe and in control in the water.
Same coach every lesson. Lessons valid for 12 months, so book them when it suits you.
Does this sound like you?
Lots of adults never learned to swim, or had a bad experience as a child. You're not the only one. This is what people tell us before their first lesson.
"I panic when my face goes in the water"
That's where we start. Lesson one is just breathing and getting relaxed in the water. Nothing else happens until that feels OK.
"My legs sink and I feel like I'm fighting the water"
Sinking legs come from body position, not from being a "bad floater". We show you how to float and lie flat so the water holds you up.
"I can only do head-up breaststroke"
Plenty of adults get by like this but tire quickly and avoid deep water. We build your breathing and balance so front crawl stops feeling impossible.
"Busy pools and group lessons put me off"
Our pool is private. There are no lanes, no crowds and no one watching. Just you and your coach.
Six lessons, one step at a time
Each 30-minute lesson builds on the last. You only move on when you're ready.
Lesson 1: Breathing and relaxing
Getting comfortable in the water and learning to breathe out calmly, so you feel in control instead of holding your breath.
Lesson 2: Floating and body position
Finding a flat, supported position in the water. If your legs sink, this is the lesson that fixes it.
Lesson 3: Balance
Keeping that body position while you move, so you stop tipping and twisting.
Lesson 4: Feeling the water
The basics of the stroke, and what swimming should actually feel like when it's working.
Lesson 5: Moving forward
Using your arms and legs to move through the water, without feeling like you're fighting it.
Lesson 6: Putting it together
Everything joined up. You leave knowing exactly what to practise every time you go to the pool, and what your next step is.
Your beginner lessons
One simple block of lessons. No contract, and no need to commit to a set day each week.
6 beginner lessons
£30 a lesson
- ✓6 private 30-minute lessons
- ✓The same coach every lesson
- ✓Valid for 12 months. Weekly, fortnightly or around shifts
- ✓Questions answered between lessons
- ✓A next-steps chat at your final lesson
Learn with a friend
For couples, friends or a parent and adult son or daughter.
- ✓Two people in the pool together
- ✓Easier to start when someone you know is there
- ✓Email us first and we’ll set it up for you
Already swim but want to get better? See 1-2-1 swim coaching. Swim with a club? See club and masters coaching. Booking for a child? See kids learn to swim.
Just you, the coach and the pool
- ✓A private pool in Aberdeen, so no one is watching
- ✓No pressure. We only move on when you're ready
- ✓Plain English, no swimming jargon
- ✓Lessons fit around work, shifts and offshore rotas
"Brilliant swim coaching. Calm, clear and relaxed. Couldn't recommend Total Endurance enough."
Sarah, Aberdeen
Questions people ask before their first lesson
Do I need any swimming experience?
No. These lessons are for adults who can't swim or who feel nervous in the water. We start wherever you are, even if that's just getting comfortable standing in the pool.
What if I'm really anxious about water?
That's exactly who these lessons are for. We take things slowly, there's no pressure, and you're in a private pool with no one else around.
Do I have to come every week?
No. Your 6 lessons are valid for 12 months. Most people come weekly or every second week, but you can book them around shifts, holidays or offshore rotas.
Can I bring someone with me?
Yes. If you'd like to learn with a friend, partner or family member, we can run shared lessons. Email us at info@total-endurance.co.uk before booking and we'll set it up.
Is 6 lessons enough?
Six lessons is enough to feel safe and relaxed in the water and to know exactly what to practise. At your final lesson your coach will talk you through what you've achieved and what a good next step looks like.
What happens after the 6 lessons?
Some people practise on their own with what they've learned, and some carry on with 1-2-1 swim coaching to work on technique, fitness or open water. It's your choice.
Do you teach children?
This page is for adults. For children, see our kids learn to swim lessons.
Ready to feel at home in the water?
Book your 6 lessons and pick your first date. Not sure yet? Send us a question first. We're happy to chat it through.