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Adult Teaching and Development Coaching,
designed with your personal goals in mind.
Welcome to your Swim-Life!
Who we are
Learn To Swim Programme
Why do we swim?
At Swim-Life, we believe that swimming is not just a sport, but a lifestyle. We are committed to promoting fitness, health, and wellness through swimming. Our philosophy is to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for swimmers of all levels, from beginners to professionals.
Whether you are looking to improve your technique, train for a competition, or simply enjoy a leisurely swim, we have the resources and expertise to help you succeed.
With over 40 years of experience in the swimming industry, our team at Swim-Life has the knowledge and expertise to help swimmers achieve their goals.
Why do we swim?
Learn To Swim Programme
Why do we swim?
Survival, wellbeing, competition, to feel the flow of the water and of course, for FUN!
Swim-Life delivers tailored and inspiring swim programmes appropriate to your level, enabling you to improve and learn in a supportive and friendly environment.
Private 1:1 and 2:1 sessions that are ideal for adult learners and improvers with a specific goal.
Sessions are hugely beneficial and deliver new skills and technique improvements quickly.
Learn To Swim Programme
Learn To Swim Programme
Learn To Swim Programme
New to the water and want to learn to swim in a safe space?
Banish water insecurities and increase confidence, skill and ability.
Being able to swim comes with a long list of life-benefits and improving your fitness and mental wellbeing is just the start.
To swim confidently and safely with friends, family and little ones is a wonderful feeling.
"It takes an adult, on average, 20 hours to learn to swim".
Improver Programme
Open Water Programme
Learn To Swim Programme
A competent swimmer or triathlete looking to 'tweak' technique, improve breathing, or simply learn a new stroke to strengthen future 'swimming habits'?
Gain the satisfaction of understanding your swim and discover how to keep improving.
Open Water Programme
Open Water Programme
Open Water Programme
In this programme you will learn new OW skills (sighting, drafting, overtaking, starts, buoy turns, feeding) for upcoming events.
Bespoke pool based skills and advice with practical training sessions, in season, to get you enjoying open water swimming at;
- Shepperton Lake
- Chattern Hill, Bedfont Lake
- Thames Young Mariners Petersham
- Season runs May - September
Swim-Life Squad
Open Water Programme
Open Water Programme
An aspiring triathlete, gearing up for an IronMan or already competing and looking to refine stroke technique, to improve speed, build strength and efficiency over greater distances?
Whether an Improver or Advanced Level swimmer, the squad sessions will focus on honing and improving technique, building speed and endurance in preparation for open water events and triathlons over time and at your own pace.
Or, getting back into swimming and aiming to improve your performance or simply looking to stay fit, these sessions are tailored to your needs.
Our experienced coaches are supportive and will guide you through the sessions, which are designed to enhance fitness, foster friendships. and encourage healthy competition amongst pool swimmers, triathletes and open water swimmers.
Join us to enhance your swimming skills, boost your fitness and enjoy the camaraderie of a supportive group.
Where and when
The Pool
Session Types and Rates
Session Types and Rates
A private, heated and accessible indoor pool, located in the beautiful surroundings of The Butts in Brentford - West London.
Private changing room, shower, WC.
On-street parking and private access to the pool.
Pool length: 13m
Pool depth: 1.2m
Pool temp: 28 degrees
Session Types and Rates
Session Types and Rates
Session Types and Rates
The swimming sessions are pre booked in blocks of 6 or 12 sessions
- 1:1 sessions x 45 minutes £55
- 2:1 sessions x 45 minutes £40 per person.
We highly recommend you book a single 45 minute lesson as a trial prior to booking (£55).
Session Times:
Monday - Sunday
From: 7am - 4pm / 5pm -8.30pm
Get in touch for availability and discover your tailored SWIM-LIFE programme.
Swim-Life Squad
Session Types and Rates
Swim-Life Squad
Delivered by 4 times World Champion and Paralympian 3 times Gold Medal Winner in Freestyle, Anne Polinario, alongside highly experienced coaches.
Squad Sessions run at Chiswick New Pools on :
- Thursdays 6.30am- 7.30am
We welcome swimmers aged 18 and above, including improvers to advanced fitness swimmers and those looking to return to regular training.
Swimmers must be able to swim 500m-1k (20-40 lengths) in 1 hour.
Sign up to join us for a trial session (£28) and meet the team!
Squad Packages:
1 x 6 hour training sessions = £168
1 x 12 hour training sessions = £336
Get it touch to start your personal training plan and get ready to swim your way to success!
Swim-Life Team
Melissa Farres
Professional Qualifications
Melissa Farres
My passion has always been the water. Whether in a pool, or competitive open water swimming in lakes or seas. As a competitive National swimmer in my youth, it was a smooth and natural transition into teaching, which I absolutely love.
As a keen (fair-weather) open water swimmer and with pools being closed for 13 months at the height of t
My passion has always been the water. Whether in a pool, or competitive open water swimming in lakes or seas. As a competitive National swimmer in my youth, it was a smooth and natural transition into teaching, which I absolutely love.
As a keen (fair-weather) open water swimmer and with pools being closed for 13 months at the height of the pandemic, I qualified as an Open Water and a performance Club Coach, so that your access to water and training need never stop again.
Anne Polinario
Professional Qualifications
Melissa Farres
Anne’s accomplishments and commitment in swimming are truly impressive and a testament to her talent and dedication to the sport.
After joining the Canadian National Team in her youth, Anne competed at the Paralympics in Sydney 2000/ Athens 2004/ Beijing 2008, winning 9 medals (3 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze) as a Paralympic Champion in fr
Anne’s accomplishments and commitment in swimming are truly impressive and a testament to her talent and dedication to the sport.
After joining the Canadian National Team in her youth, Anne competed at the Paralympics in Sydney 2000/ Athens 2004/ Beijing 2008, winning 9 medals (3 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze) as a Paralympic Champion in freestyle. Also, participating in the World Championships (1998/ 2006) Anne won 5 gold medal and 2 silver.
Since retiring from competitive swimming, Anne Polinario is now giving back by coaching adults and elite athletes through her swim development training program.
Passing on her knowledge and experience to help others succeed in the sport is a fantastic way to contribute to the swimming community.
Professional Qualifications
Professional Qualifications
Professional Qualifications
- Swim England L2 Coaching Open Water
· Swim England L1 Swimming Coach
· Swim England Safeguarding
· ASA L1 & L2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics
· NRASTAC - National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches
· DBS Checked
· Swim England Member and Fully Insured
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