Prenatal · 10 August 2026
Pregnancy Swimming: Benefits and Safe Practice
Swimming is among the safest exercise in pregnancy. A coach's guide to the benefits, safe practice and stroke choice — London, the Home Counties & beyond.
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Children16 Jul 2026
Keeping Children Warm — Swimming Lessons in an Unheated Outdoor Pool
Keeping children warm in unheated outdoor pool lessons — wetsuits, swim hats & water temperature — from SwimFitz, London, the Home Counties & beyond.
Home & Pool1 Jul 2026
Commissioning a Pool You'll Actually Swim In
A swim coach's brief for families building or renovating a home pool — depth, temperature, entry and safety, so it teaches and swims beautifully.
Seasonal24 Jun 2026
Outdoor Pools in a Heatwave — A Practical Guide for Households
How households keep a private outdoor pool safe, clean and genuinely enjoyable through a heatwave — water care, timing, sun, guests, children and staff.
Choosing a Coach15 Jun 2026
Why Families Choose SwimFitz Over Marketplace Sites
Bark, Superprof and similar marketplaces hand you a list of strangers. Here’s why families pick a vetted swim coach service instead.
Household12 Jun 2026
The PA's Guide to Managing Private Swim Programmes for UHNW Households
A framework for PAs managing private swim programmes for UHNW families — vetting coaches, scheduling around travel and reporting progress.
Travel8 Jun 2026
Coaching on Holiday: Lessons at the Villa or Yacht
How a trusted private coach travels with the family — villa, chalet or yacht — so swimming and sport continue through the holidays.
Children4 Jun 2026
Teaching a Child to Swim at Home: What Actually Works
How to teach a child to swim at home — the order that works, milestones and a parent's checklist. From SwimFitz, London, the Home Counties & beyond.
Water Safety2 Jun 2026
Private Pool Safety: A Complete Guide for Families
A calm, complete guide to private pool safety for families — layered barriers, supervision, swimming competence and emergency readiness from SwimFitz.
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Private, one-to-one coaching at your own pool — for babies, children and adults across London, the Home Counties & beyond.