Learn a way of swimming that lets the water carry you – without strain, without feeling out of breath.
Small group (3–7 participants) · Your coach is in the water with you · Clear focus on technique
This course is designed for adults who want a calmer, more natural way of moving through the water.
It’s a good fit if you:
have only swum breaststroke so far and want to learn freestyle from the ground up
taught yourself freestyle but get tired quickly or feel short of breath
are preparing for a triathlon, open water swimming, or regular lap swimming—and want a clean, reliable technique
want to feel more efficient and at ease in the water, instead of pushing through every length
You don’t need to be athletic. You don’t need prior experience with freestyle. It’s enough if you feel generally comfortable in the water—able to move, float, and stay relaxed.
This course isn’t suitable if you’re still learning how to swim or feel unsafe in the water. In that case, starting with a beginner swimming course for adults will give you the foundation you need first.
If you already swim freestyle and want to refine specific parts of your technique, a focused technique session or swim analysis is usually the better place to start.
Most adults who come to us have already given it a go—on their own, with tips from the internet, or just pushing through at the pool. And it usually ends the same way: you’re out of breath after a few meters, not sure how to breathe properly, and it feels like you’re just not strong enough.
But here’s the thing: it’s almost never about strength. It’s about technique.
Freestyle is actually one of the most efficient ways to move through water—when you’re doing it right. Without proper guidance, though, it’s easy to pick up habits that waste energy and get you nowhere. That’s not a fitness problem. It’s a technique problem.
That’s exactly why we’ve developed a method that focuses on technique, not brute force.
Freestyle isn’t complicated. It’s built from a few key elements that fit together. We teach them in an order that actually works: first the foundation, then the movement, then how it all connects. Each step clicks before you move on.
Stage 1 – Balance & comfort
Find your position in the water. Float with ease. Face in, stay relaxed.
Stage 2 – Kick
A light, easy kick from the ankles. No force. No overthinking.
Stage 3 – Arms & breathing
Learn the arm stroke. Build a natural breathing rhythm—and connect the two.
Stage 4 – Fine-tuning
Timing, body position, efficiency. The small details that make everything feel smooth.
By the end, these four pieces come together into a freestyle technique that feels easy, controlled, and efficient in the water.
8 weeks
from breaststroke to freestyle
Swim a full length of the pool in freestyle—with clean technique, not brute force.
Breathe calmly and in control while swimming. No gasping. No panic.
Coordinate arms, legs, and breathing into one smooth, flowing movement.
Keep practicing on your own—and feel more confident with every length.
Our minimum goal: by the end of the course, you’ll be able to swim across the pool using freestyle. Many go further. How far you progress depends on how often you practice outside the sessions.
No marketing promise beats real experience. Here’s what people from our freestyle courses say—different starting points, same result.
“Michael and Stefan make sure everyone gets individual attention, even in a group setting. You can apply what you learn right away with direct feedback. In 8 sessions, I learned the basics, including focused technique drills.”
“I started from absolute zero and built a solid freestyle foundation in just 8 weeks. Stefan and Michael guided us patiently and individually throughout. Highly recommended!”
“I benefited a lot from Stefan’s freestyle technique training. I didn’t expect to enjoy swimming this much—it’s genuinely fun now, and it even feels a bit meditative.”
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You don’t learn from theory. You learn from coaches who are in the water with you—watching your movement and giving real-time feedback.
Stefan Helwig
Swim coach · Head coach
Over 25 years of swimming experience, with a background in triathlon. Stefan developed the freestyle method we use in all our courses—and he’s in the water with you every session.
Michael Walsh
Swim coach · Group support
Certified lifeguard from Ireland with years of experience teaching adults. Michael supports the group, gives individual feedback, and makes sure no question goes unanswered.
Everything you need to know before signing up—at a glance.
DURATION
8 sessions, 60 minutes each, over 8 weeks (1× per week). Intensive courses with 2× per week are also available.
GROUP SIZE
3 to 7 participants, depending on the course format
LOCATIONS
Stadtbad Tiergarten, Stadtbad Lankwitz, and Holmes Place Pool Friedrichstraße. All centrally located and easy to reach by public transport.
POOL ACCESS
Included at Holmes Place. For the public pools: Urban Sports and Wellpass accepted, or day tickets available.
MISSED SESSIONS
Individual sessions can’t be made up. The course is designed so you can still reach the minimum goal with 6 out of 8 sessions.
REQUIREMENTS
You should feel comfortable moving and floating in the water. No freestyle experience needed—that’s exactly what you’ll learn here.
from 440€
8 weeks of freestyle training with personal feedback
Coaches in the water with you—not on the poolside
All training equipment provided (fins, pull buoy, etc.)
Access to the KinetIQ Academy with video lessons
You should feel comfortable floating and moving in the water. You don’t need to know freestyle—that’s exactly what you’ll learn here. Pool depth ranges from 1.2 to 3.8 meters. If you can’t swim yet, we recommend our beginner swim course for adults.
At Stadtbad Tiergarten, Stadtbad Lankwitz, and Holmes Place Pool Friedrichstraße. All locations are central and easy to reach by public transport.
Our freestyle courses start from €440. The exact price depends on the course format and group size—you’ll see it when selecting your session.
No problem. The course is designed so you can still reach the minimum goal with 6 out of 8 sessions. Make-up sessions aren’t available, as the group learns together on a fixed schedule.
Yes. Your course takes place on the same day and time each week, for 8 weeks in a row. Switching isn’t possible, as the group progresses together—this shared rhythm is part of the concept.
The session starts at the scheduled time in the water. For the first session, we meet 15 minutes earlier at the entrance. In general, plan to arrive 15 minutes early to get changed.
Swimwear, goggles, and a towel. We provide all training equipment (fins, pull buoy, etc.). You’ll get all further details after signing up.
You can wear whatever feels right for you—swimsuit, bikini, long-sleeve suit, or burkini all work. Just make sure it fits close to your body so it doesn’t fill with water and slow you down.
You’ve seen the method. You know the goal. Now all that’s missing is your start date.
3–7 participants · Coaches in the water · 8 weeks to freestyle
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