LearnToSwim

I've experienced four sessions with Mark at Learn to Swim, and I can't express how amazing he's been from the very start. As someone who hadn't attempted swimming since childhood and felt a bit self-conscious about learning as an adult, Mark's approach made me feel incredibly comfortable. His guidance not only helped me overcome my fear but also boosted my confidence in the water. I genuinely look forward to our upcoming sessions. If you have any reservations about swimming, especially as an adult, Mark is undoubtedly the instructor you need.Mark consistently imparts valuable insights about swimming that have significantly improved my technique. His lessons are undeniably worth the investment. The streamlined booking process through the Learn to Swim app adds convenience, and the exceptional facilities, complete with clean changing areas and provided equipment, contribute to an overall excellent experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Mark to everyone—friends, family, colleagues, or even strangers. He's simply the best.

I started 1 on 1 swim lessons as I wanted to be more confident in the water. I’ve only been to 5 lessons but I’ve developed enough skills to get me comfortable enough in open water.Learning with Mark has been great as he makes an effort to understand my learning style and openly listens to my feedback on the session and adapts accordingly. On top of that, Mark has been a great motivation in my journey to learn to swim. He sets step goals to perfect the technique through correction of mistakes and provides real life examples of Olympians and what makes them great and effective swimmers. He also consistently offers words of encouragement (or affirmations!) that I’m on the right track which motivates me to be better and not give up when I’m struggling with something. If that’s not a Mark(!) of a great teacher, I don’t know what is!Highly recommend to adults who are a novice or wants to advance in their technique. And look, there are a lot of great reviews on here but you’ll never know till you try it out!

Mark is a fantastic swimming teacher. I’ve really enjoyed the lessons and I’m progressing rapidly.Mark tailors the lessons to your needs rather than following a rigid methodology. The course content includes some theory and insight about professional swimmers which I find really interesting and helpful.Mark used a whiteboard and videos as part of the lesson which I find effective in showing me what I’m doing right and what I’m doing wrong.Mark is really patient and a natural teacher.Customer service is great, the app is easy to use and Mark always responds promptly to any questions.The lessons are great value for money, tailored 1 to 1 lessons with a real expert. I really like the venue, it’s close to London Bridge station, clean, the staff are friendly and the pool is nice and warm.I have already recommended to friends and have no hesitation in recommending Learn to Swim.

I highly recommend Mark as a swimming instructor. He is patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging. I have been taking swimming lessons from him for three months, and I have made significant progress.Mark tailors his lessons to my individual needs and goals. He can explain complex swimming concepts clearly and concisely is also very supportive, and always encourages me to do my best.I have become a much more confident and competent swimmer thanks to Mark. He has made swimming a fun and enjoyable experience for me. I am so grateful for his instruction and support.

Mark, my swimming instructor has been great with his level of support in my lessons. He has inspired a new found confidence and his enthusiasm and encouragement has been a great benefit. He listened to my current barriers with swimming and and what I wanted to achieve. From this his lessons are tailored specifically to my individual needs which is appreciated. Thoroughly recommend!

I've been taking swimming lessons with Mark for the last two months and I'm super happy to have made this decision. For the first time in my life, I'm feeling comfortable in water and it's all thanks to these lessons. I'm able to disconnect from my fear and have fun while also learning a lot about swimming techniques, breathing patterns, professional swimmers, and so much more! Mark is a great teacher and you can see how passionate he is about swimming. He's a committed professional, he always makes sure to send videos of my progress and a picture of the board where we take notes after each lesson which is great because I can practice what I've learned when I go to my local pool. I also have to say that the pool where the lessons take place is super nice and clean, you can keep your stuff in a locker, take a nice shower, dry your stuff...just great. I absolutely recommend to book in your lessons with Mark, it's an investment that's worthwhile.

Mark is a really really fantastic teacher! After just 4 lessons, our swimming skills have improved massively. Mark's lessons are extremely focused and structured to meet individual goals. His methods are holistic and focus on developing your swimming and breathing techniques with some great theory and practice (including videos and demonstrations), while also reminding us to have fun and enjoy swimming! The pool and facilities are also very clean and tidy. I would highly recommend joining Learntoswim with Mark for anyone looking to learn or improve swimming skills!

I came to Mark with the challenge of needing to improve my swimming in a very short space of time for a course I had to do. We both knew it would be difficult but even after 1 lesson my swimming improved leaps and bounds.Mark is understanding, patient, kind and a natural teacher. Since then I have returned for lesson after lesson and for my personal improvement I'm astonished how much better of a swimmer I am in a matter of a few weeks. He breaks the process down very well and really gives confidence and pushes you just the right amount.He plans each lesson perfectly, takes notes and videos so you can review them afterwards and is always available for further questions outside the pool. Mark is worth every penny and I would recommend him to anyone, beginner or not, as he completely takes away the daunting feeling of having to learn something as an adult!

My partner and I have been taking swimming lessons for the past few weeks with Mark Trude at Learn to Swim in London Bridge. We have both made significant progress in a short period of time, and I am now much more confident in my swimming abilities.I was initially apprehensive about taking lessons as an adult, but Mark has put me at ease with his patient and encouraging teaching style. He is clearly passionate about swimming, and his enthusiasm is contagious. I now look forward to my lessons each week.The facilities at Fitness First are excellent. The pool is clean and tidy, and the changing rooms are well-maintained. I typically attend early in the morning, and the pool is never too crowded.Mark is very knowledgeable about swimming technique, and he is able to explain new concepts in a clear and concise way. He also takes the time to get to know each of his students individually, and he adapts his teaching style accordingly.The booking process is super streamlined, the website works well and its very easy to see when is available and book recurring lessons.The package of 12 lessons offers exceptional value when compared to other options on the market.I highly recommend Learn to Swim to anyone who is looking to learn how to swim, regardless of age or ability. Mark is a fantastic instructor, and he will help you to achieve your swimming goals, from newbies to advance swimmers.

5 out of 5!Mark is a great, down-to-earth swimming instructor. I came to his lessons with no prior swimming experience in the hopes of being safe in the water and able to swim a little before a big holiday.Only 6 lessons and I am astonished at my progress. I feel comfortable and safe in the water and am improving a lot with my swimming strokes.Mark breaks down each lesson into challenging but manageable chunks.I have already recommended Mark to many of my non-swimming friends and am writing this review to encourage you to do so as well.