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Private swim lessons help adults and kids alike increase their skills and comfort in the water. Our Adaptive Aquatics program considers the basic goals of each swimmer as we promote comfort in the water, focus on safety, and teach the basics of swimming to the extent a child’s physical and developmental ability allows. ‘Strong swimmers in open water have the ability to change their stroke depending on the conditions - for example, a change in current, being hit by a wave or if they are swimming alongside someone,’ says Langridge. ‘In order to swim as straight as you can, imagine train tracks underneath you and encourage your arms to follow them,’ recommends Langridge. Make sure you pull it up enough around your shoulders and hips so you have room to move, and flexibility in your shoulders - you should feel comfortable to do 10 arm turns without it feeling too draggy.’ Langridge recommends a 3mm thickness for summer swimming and triathlons.

When it comes to sighting - following buoys to stay on course - Langridge suggests you look every third stroke until you find your rhythm. However, if you’re not in a rush, Langridge suggests that you just use whatever stroke makes you feel most comfortable. ‘Even I’m not comfortable swimming in open water on my own,’ says Langridge. If you fancy a change from running that will actually help your main sport, try open water swimming (OWS). Thermal hats, booties and gloves will also help the extremities when the temperature drops. Most supervised OWS centres stipulate wetsuits when the temperature drops below 16C. However, Langridge advises you wear a long-sleeve suit regardless because ‘you will glide through the water and they give you buoyancy, which is helpful if you get tired and want to float’. Private lessons are also a great fit for former runners and other athletes who want to learn about lower-impact exercise options. Private lessons are 30 minutes long and pair one swimmer with one instructor. Individualized lesson plans are structured based on the goals and the interests of the swimmer.

If you live or are vacationing in alligator country, there are some ways to decrease the likelihood of an unpleasant encounter. Though there has been speculation that Russell Brand was just upset that he was not asked to host SNL, what with him supposedly being a real comedian and all. It's also the one to blame for respiratory issues - a real problem for competitive swimmers who spend so much time in the water - and red, burning eyes. And we mean warm both literally and figuratively - our pools are heated to a comfortable temperature and our instructors have a passion for helping swimmers excel. When you get in the water, splash some water inside the suit to help ‘sucker’ it to your body and acclimatise yourself to the temperature. ‘Every suit is made differently - there’s usually detailed guides on their websites. If it’s a dark day, you don’t want to be wearing tinted goggles that stop you seeing where you’re going.’ She recommends larger-coverage goggles for OWS and tests them out by sticking them to her face without the straps. Semi-private lessons also last 30 minutes, but two swimmers can join the same lesson, which makes these lessons a wonderful fit for siblings or friends who want to swim together.

Lessons can also be therapeutic and, for many swimmers with special abilities, very calming. Will my child with special abilities benefit from swimming lessons? They’re ideal for students who learn better with individual attention, including anxious first-time swimmers, kids with special needs, adults who have put off learning to swim, and competitive swimmers who would benefit from targeted training on specific skill sets. Naturally there are more opportunities for the less hardy to do it in the summer months, in this country at least, but at any time of year it’s worth researching your nearest OWS centre or lake and finding out when they’re accessible. ‘It’s always sensible to have someone with you, or someone spotting you from shore in case you get into difficulty.’ She recommends newbies book into a supervised OWS centre, where you will often be given an introduction to the centre and the basics of OWS. Most OWS regulars use front crawl because it is the best stroke for energy efficiency. ‘You use your legs less in OWS - they are mostly for balance and efficiency,’ she says. Use the form below to find the open swim times for your local branch. In the UK, OWS centres are usually open between May and October, which is the smartest part of the year to get going as a newbie, as you won’t be used to the much colder winter temperatures.