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Adult Swim Coaching | Triathlon Training | Online Swim Coaching
Helping swimmers improve technique, confidence & performance through swimming lessons, online coaching, open water/triathlon training and more.
📍London Based | 🌍 Coaching Worldwide

17/06/2026

The goal is simple:

Don’t arrive at the wall slowly.
Attack the wall with control, turn quickly, and leave faster than you came in.

The best tumble turns keep momentum moving forward.

As you approach the wall, take your final stroke confidently instead of reaching or gliding.
Initiate the flip while your speed is still high.
Bring your knees in quickly, plant your feet firmly on the wall, and explode off in a tight streamline.
A fast push-off and clean underwater phase can make a bigger difference than the swim into the wall itself.

Small improvements in your tumble turn can save seconds every length and add up dramatically over an entire session or race.

Comment “TURN” and we will send you a FREE mini guide on how to improve your turns.

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From complete beginner to finishing her first triathlon in under 5 months! What a privilege to teach and coach amazing p...
17/06/2026

From complete beginner to finishing her first triathlon in under 5 months!
What a privilege to teach and coach amazing people with strong goals.

Well done Heather for the hard work, consistency and dedication to your goal!
You are definitely an inspiration to many and we are proud for what you accomplished.

Cheers 🥂 to the first of many!

16/06/2026

The Hydroverse Swimming Progression Series continues.

Introducing Advanced Week 1.

This programme is designed for experienced swimmers, triathletes, and performance-focused athletes looking to improve efficiency, endurance, and speed in the water.

The focus of Week 1:

• Advanced body position
• Stroke efficiency
• Catch and pull mechanics
• Rotation and timing
• Aerobic endurance
• Swimming with purpose

This isn’t about mindlessly swimming lengths.

It’s about understanding how to move through the water more effectively.

Many advanced swimmers reach a plateau because they focus solely on fitness.

The reality?

Performance is built on a foundation of efficient movement.

The swimmers who make the biggest gains are often the ones who continue refining the fundamentals.

This session introduces the first stage of our Advanced Front Crawl pathway and lays the groundwork for the weeks ahead.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll progressively develop:
• Catch strength
• Propulsion
• Endurance
• Pacing
• Speed
• Performance under fatigue

Save this workout and give it a try in your next session.

Follow us for Advanced Week 2 and the rest of the Hydroverse Swimming Progression Series.

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15/06/2026

If you’re looking to improve your front crawl, side kicking is one of the most valuable drills you can include in your training.

Why?

Because it teaches many of the fundamental skills required for efficient swimming.

Side kicking helps swimmers improve:

• Body position and balance
• Rotation and alignment
• Breathing confidence
• Core stability
• Kick efficiency
• Overall awareness in the water

Many swimmers struggle with front crawl because they swim too flat or rely too heavily on their arms.

The side kick drill teaches you how to support yourself using body position rather than effort.

When performed correctly, you’ll learn how to:

• Keep the head relaxed
• Maintain a long body line
• Keep the hips close to the surface
• Rotate through the shoulders and hips together
• Breathe comfortably from a balanced position

One of the biggest benefits is that it helps swimmers understand that breathing comes from rotation, not from lifting the head.

The more balanced you become on your side, the easier front crawl starts to feel.

Focus on:
• Looking down at the pool floor
• Keeping one ear in the water
• Small kicks from the hips
• Staying long and streamlined
• Rotating from the core

Master the side kick drill and you’ll build a stronger foundation for smoother, more efficient front crawl swimming.

Comment “KICK” and we will send you the exercises you need.

14/06/2026

Shoulder rotation might be the missing piece in your swimming.

Many swimmers focus on kicking harder, pulling stronger, or swimming more lengths.

But if your shoulder rotation is limited, you’re making swimming much harder than it needs to be.

Good shoulder rotation helps swimmers:

• Reach further with every stroke• Improve body position and balance• Create a stronger catch and pull• Breathe more easily and naturally• Reduce drag in the water• Generate more power from the core• Reduce unnecessary strain on the shoulders

Without proper rotation, swimmers often become flat in the water, shorten their stroke, and end up using more energy to travel the same distance.

The result?

More effort.Less efficiency.More fatigue.

The good news is that shoulder rotation can be improved.

At Hydroverse, we don’t just teach swimming technique.

We help swimmers develop the mobility, body awareness, and movement patterns required to swim efficiently.

Through expert coaching, mobility guidance, and targeted swimming drills, we help swimmers unlock smoother movement, better rotation, and improved performance in the water.

Because sometimes the issue isn’t fitness.

It’s the way your body is moving.

Comment “SHOULDER” below and we will send you a FREE mobility guide that you can use on a daily basis!

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13/06/2026

Your nutrition can either support your training… or limit it.

Many swimmers spend hours perfecting technique, building endurance, and increasing training volume.

But then overlook one of the biggest performance factors:

Fuel.

What you eat before, after, and even before sleep can have a huge impact on recovery, energy levels, and performance in the water.

Before a swim session:

Your goal is to provide accessible energy without causing digestive discomfort.

Focus on:
• Easily digestible carbohydrates
• Moderate protein
• Good hydration

Examples:
• Oats with banana
• Toast with honey
• Greek yoghurt and fruit
• Rice cakes with peanut butter

After a swim session:

This is where recovery begins.

Your body needs:
• Protein to repair muscle tissue
• Carbohydrates to replenish glycogen stores
• Fluids and electrolytes to support recovery

Examples:
• Chicken and rice
• Eggs on toast
• Protein smoothie with fruit
• Greek yoghurt with berries and granola

Before bed:

Many swimmers underestimate how important this meal can be.

Sleep is when much of your recovery takes place.

A balanced evening snack can help:
• Muscle recovery
• Glycogen replenishment
• Hormonal regulation
• Recovery for the next day’s session

Examples:
• Greek yoghurt
• Cottage cheese
• Protein shake
• Fruit with nut butter

Remember:

You don’t get stronger during training.

You get stronger when your body recovers from training.

Train hard.
Recover smarter.

Comment “GUIDE” below and we’ll send you our FREE Nutrition Guide for Open Water Swimmers.

12/06/2026

Breathing is one of the biggest challenges swimmers face, whether you’re learning front crawl for the first time or trying to improve your efficiency.

Many swimmers:
• Hold their breath underwater
• Lift their head too much to breathe
• Lose balance when turning to the side
• Feel out of breath after just a few lengths
• Struggle to find a comfortable breathing rhythm

The good news?

Front crawl breathing is a skill that can be learned and improved with the right approach.

Once you understand body position, rotation, timing, and how to exhale correctly underwater, breathing becomes much easier and swimming starts to feel smoother, more relaxed, and far less exhausting.

We’ve put together a comprehensive guide that breaks down exactly how to improve your front crawl breathing step by step.

Comment “BREATHING” below and we’ll send you the link.

11/06/2026

Backstroke can feel difficult at first because you cannot always see where you are going, and many beginners struggle to stay relaxed on their back.

The key is simple:

Build balance first.
Then add kicking.
Then add the arms.

Here are 5 beginner backstroke exercises to practise in your next session:

1. Back Float

Start by learning how to relax on your back.

Keep your head still, eyes looking up, chest open and hips close to the surface.

This helps you build confidence and understand how your body should sit in the water.

2. Backstroke Kicks Holding the Rail or Stairs

Hold the pool rail, wall or stairs with one hand.

Extend the other arm above your head and kick gently on your back.

Focus on keeping your body long, your head relaxed and your hips close to the surface.

Your kick should be small and controlled, coming from the hips — not big kicks from the knees.

This is a great drill for beginners because it gives you support while you learn the correct body position and kick action.

3. Backstroke Kicks with Arms by Your Side

Keep both arms next to your body and kick on your back.

This helps you improve balance without relying on the arms.

Try to keep your head still, your chest open and your legs close to the surface.

4. Single Arm Backstroke

Use one arm at a time while the other arm stays by your side.

Focus on a smooth arm recovery, relaxed shoulder movement and gentle body rotation.

This helps you understand the arm action without rushing.

5. Backstroke Kicks with Board

Hold a kickboard gently over your chest or stomach and kick on your back.

Keep your head still, eyes looking up and body long.

The board gives you extra support, which helps you stay relaxed while you practise your kick.

Focus on small, fast kicks from the hips and keep your knees under control.

The goal is not to swim fast.

The goal is to stay balanced, relaxed and in control.

Beginner backstroke improves when you build:

• Confidence floating on the back
• A steady kick
• Good body position
• Smooth arm movement
• Relaxed breathing

Comment “Beginner” below and we will send them to you for your next session.

10/06/2026

The Hydroverse Swimming Progression Series continues.

After building confidence and foundations in our Beginner programme, it’s time to move into the next stage of development.

Introducing Proficient Week 1: Build Technique & Consistency.

This session is designed for swimmers who can already swim front crawl and are ready to improve efficiency, endurance, and overall performance in the water.

This week’s focus:

• Body position and alignment
• Catch development
• Body rotation and balance
• Breathing rhythm
• Stroke timing
• Swimming efficiently under fatigue

The session includes drills such as:

• Catch-Up Drill
• Sculling + Catch
• Single Arm with Rotation
• 6-Kick Switch
• Build Swims
• Aerobic Endurance Sets

Many swimmers reach a plateau where they can comfortably swim lengths but struggle to become faster, smoother, or more efficient.

The difference isn’t always fitness.

It’s often technique.

That’s why this session focuses on building a stronger foundation through better movement, better timing, and better awareness in the water.

Save this workout for your next swim session.

Follow us for Proficient Week 2, where we’ll build on these foundations and start developing rotation, breathing control, and stroke efficiency even further.

Check out our website if you’re looking for online coaching support. Our online coaching program might be perfect for you!

Comment “PROFICIENT” if you’d like additional technique drills and swimming resources.

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