Swim coaching Aberdeen
Private 1-2-1 coaching in our endless pool, with a coach watching every stroke from above and below the water. Whether you're learning, racing a triathlon or chasing club times, we find what's holding your swim back and fix it.
Sessions and blocks valid for 12 months. Book around work, shifts and offshore rotas.
Find the right swim coaching
Two quick questions and we'll point you to the right place.
Or browse by swimmer
Different swimmers have different problems, so we coach them differently. Pick the one that sounds most like you.
I'm learning to swim
Never learned, nervous in the water, or can only manage a length or two. Six calm, private lessons that start with breathing and go at your pace.
I'm a triathlete
Strong on the bike and run but the swim holds you back, or you come out of the water wrecked. We find where your speed is going and get you out faster and fresher for the bike.
I swim with a club
Club, masters or age-group swimmer training hard but times have stalled. We find the seconds stroke by stroke, alongside your club training. Parents welcome.
I swim for fitness or open water
You can swim, but it feels like hard work, you get out of breath, or you want to swim further and smoother. 1-2-1 sessions to fix your breathing, body position and stroke.
Booking for a child? See kids learn to swim. Run a club or coach a squad? See services for clubs and coaches.
Want to know exactly what's slowing you down?
Most swim coaches watch you and tell you what to fix. We measure it. Each of these tests answers a different question, and the answer sets what we do in your sessions.
Swim video analysis · £100
Underwater and above-water video of your stroke, fresh and tired, with the changes that will make the biggest difference.
Swim propulsion analysis · £100
Sensors measure the force from each hand on every stroke, left-right imbalance, and whether you push down instead of back.
RMR testing for swimmers
Measures how much energy your body uses at rest, so swimmers, parents and coaches can check you're eating enough to train and recover.
We also run swim lactate tests to find threshold pace. These take place in a 25m pool with small groups, so they're by arrangement only. Email us if you'd like to be told about the next one.
1-2-1 swim coaching
Private sessions in our endless pool. Try a single session or save with a block. Blocks are valid for 12 months, so there's no need to commit to a set day each week.
Single session
Try us out or fix one thing.
- ✓30 minutes, £40
- ✓60 minutes, £80
- ✓Drills to take back to your own pool
6 sessions
£30 a session
- ✓6 private 30-minute sessions
- ✓Enough time to change a habit, not just spot it
- ✓Valid for 12 months
4 sessions
A short block to fix one thing properly.
- ✓4 private 30-minute sessions
- ✓Good for breathing, body position or one stroke fault
- ✓Valid for 12 months
Not sure what to work on? Book 6 sessions plus video analysis (£200). We film your stroke first and build the sessions around what we find.
Just you, the coach and the pool
- ✓A private endless pool in Aberdeen. No lanes, no crowds, no one watching
- ✓We set the current to your pace, from first lengths to race speed
- ✓Your coach sees every stroke from above and below the water
- ✓Plain English, no jargon, and drills you can practise on your own
What swimmers say
★★★★★
"I was nervous before my first session but Ruairidh helped me relax and I left my first session so much more confident. Can't wait for the next one."
Emma, Westhill
★★★★★
"Kevin explained a number of reasons why my technique was leading to fatigue very quickly, and then suggested what to work on. Very happy with my first lesson."
Simon, Banchory
★★★★★
"I purchased a block of swimming lessons with Ruairidh in preparation for my first triathlon. As a total novice, the lessons so far have been fantastic, making me more confident to get in the water and race."
Allan, Glasgow
★★★★★
"Ruairidh has been excellent. He gave clear, precise pointers that my daughter needed to improve her swimming, highlighted what she is doing well, and clearly explained where she can improve."
Tatiana, Westhill
★★★★★
"Brilliant swim coaching. Calm, clear and relaxed. Couldn't recommend Total Endurance enough."
Sarah, Aberdeen
Common questions
I'm not sure which coaching is right for me. How do I choose?
Pick the swimmer that sounds most like you at the top of this page. Still not sure? Fill in the form below with a bit about your swimming and your goal, and we'll point you in the right direction before you book anything.
Do I need to be able to swim already?
No. We coach complete beginners who have never swum a length. See our adult beginner lessons.
What is an endless pool?
A small private pool with an adjustable current, so you swim on the spot without turns. We can slow it right down for beginners or speed it up to race pace, and your coach can see every stroke from above and below.
Do I have to come every week?
No. Blocks are valid for 12 months, so you can come weekly or book around work, shifts, holidays and offshore rotas.
Does it help with open-water swimming?
Yes. With no walls or turns you swim continuously, like you do in open water. We work on breathing, sighting, holding your stroke as you tire and pacing.
Do you coach children?
Yes. For children learning to swim, see kids learn to swim. For club and age-group swimmers, see club and masters coaching.
Complete the form opposite and we can guide you towards the best option for your current level and goals