Swim Analysis – Your Technique Has Potential

Understand your swim technique, feel your mistakes, and correct them with confidence.

Want to Finally Swim Better?

Do you struggle with any of the following?

  • The harder you try, the slower you seem to go
  • You just can’t “catch” the water – your arms slip right through
  • You’re in great shape running and cycling, but swimming leaves you breathless in no time

In short: You know something’s off, you just don’t know what.

That’s where our swim analysis comes in. You don’t have to be a pro to swim efficiently. We’ll show you:

  • How to position yourself perfectly in the water – and check it yourself
  • How to anchor your body and pull effectively
  • How to breathe for optimal gas exchange in your lungs
  • …and much more!

If you want to swim well, you’re in the right place.

Book A Swim Analysis With Us

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We’ll find out exactly why you’re not making progress in the water – and show you how to finally pick up speed.

Our specialty is identifying the root causes behind your swimming problems – not just the symptoms. Fixing the right thing often solves several issues at once.

In a focused first training session, we’ll target your individual weak spots. With contrast drills that have an immediate impact, you’ll feel the difference in the water right away. Your coach won’t just guide you from the poolside – they’ll be in the water with you, giving you precise, real-time feedback so you can instantly experience what good technique feels like.

Together, we’ll develop a long-term training plan that helps you improve step by step.

A few weeks later – after you’ve had time to practice on your own – we’ll meet again for a follow-up session to reinforce what you’ve learned and turn it into a lasting habit.

Let's Do This – Analyze Your Swim Today!

Swim Form Check

469 €
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Perfect for getting to know our method – or tackling a specific issue head-on

Includes: 2 personal training sessions (60 minutes each), a customized training plan, and lifetime access to our Swim Academy

 

We guarantee:

  • Professional analysis – discover what’s really holding you back in your freestyle

  • Immediate impact – targeted contrast drills to address your specific weaknesses

  • Long-term progress – a personalized plan to put our advice into action and finally get faster

 

Swim technique optimization in a professional setting:

  • Flexible scheduling (we’re available from 8:00 to 20:00)

  • Training for people with physical limitations (e.g. herniated discs, shoulder or back issues)

  • Your coach is with you in the water and on the poolside – we show you exactly what to fix and how

  • We correct your technique on the spot and help reprogram efficient movement patterns right away

  • Ongoing support outside the pool – we’re here whenever you have questions

  • Lifetime access to our online Swim Academy with hundreds of other swimmers, exclusive lessons, and live streams

 

Price:
€469 one-time payment

 

Time to reach your goal:
1 to 4 weeks (depends on your training consistency)

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Your Benefits With Our Swim Analysis

  • Confidence – You know exactly what you’re doing and swim with a plan instead of frustration.
  • Health – Clean technique protects your shoulders, neck, and back from overuse.
  • Skill – You can spot mistakes early on and fine-tune your technique with precision.
  • Efficiency – You swim faster with less effort because your feel for the water and rhythm are in sync.
  • Fun – You enjoy swimming more as you see progress and move freely in the water.

Online Swim Academy

the DIY alternative

Online Swim Academy

11.99 € / month
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Our proven swim method, now available online:

  • Developed from 10 years of swim training with adults

  • Video lessons in simple language, easy to understand and implement

  • Comment and feedback system on the platform

 

Fix common issues all on your own:

  • Feel and correct your body position

  • Master your arm stroke

  • Utilize rotation effectively

  • Prevent sinking legs

  • Breathe correctly

  • Coordinate arm and leg movements rhythmically

  • Move smoothly, achieve a gliding feeling

 

An active community that supports you:

  • Get help in our forums

  • Regular live streams with your questions

 

Training plans that help you improve:

  • Boost your swim performance across all distances

  • Technical contrast exercises for speed and endurance

  • Interval structures that make swim training fun

 

You even get our Run Academy for free as a bonus!

 

Price:
€11.99 per month

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Your Swim Coaches

Stefan

I learned to swim as a child, and just weeks later, I was jumping off a yacht into the deep Mediterranean Sea.

I feel comfortable in the water, but I know it’s not like this for everyone. That’s why I’ve developed a swimming method specifically for adults, one that trains both body and mind.

With us, you’ll improve your swim as naturally as riding a bike—understand, feel, and never forget. We give you the freedom and security to feel at home in the water because we believe that swimming is a basic right that everyone should enjoy.

Sports has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. After battling an injury and having 3 knee surgeries, I had to reset my focus. I discovered my love for swimming, wich was a difficult process, but worthwile in the end – because I discovered triathlon with it.

My fascination for this sport comes from the mental and physical strength that's necessary for it. Not only physical fitness, but keeping your focus, and conquering obstacles.

Today, my passion is guiding others on their path. I enjoy showing people what they can do, going the path with them, and helping them keep their focus. No matter if it's a goal in sports or in life, I'm sure that we're stronger together and can achieve more.

Mike

Client Feedback on Our Adult Swimmings Lessons​

  • I started the swim lessons with Stefan in October 2022. He was very patient and encouraging. He told me that soon I would swim 2000 meters in every workout. I couldn't even imagine a 100 meters, but on January 1st 2023, roughly 2 months later, I swam 2400 meters without getting tired.
    Denis Rechkunov

  • Stefan was an expert at picking up my moods and reacting to them empathically, adjusting the training to how I felt. He was patient with me, even when I wasn't, and always managed to direct my focus to the swimming. His calmness helped me relax, even when I was stuck with something.
    Diana Graja

  • Stefan was fully committed to helping me make my dream of swimming come true. He is professional, empathetic, and a master of teaching swimming. He helped me overcome my fear of the water.
    Evelyn Ramforth

  • Stefan is worth more than you can spend! In our extensive swim lessons, I felt early on that he could meet me right where I was, both mentally and physically. I was able to overcome my own barriers and emerge from the training with more physical and mental strength.
    Ingo Albrecht

  • Two years ago I couldn't swim properly. With Stefan's help, I can now swim 2000 meters in the open water. I still don't think of myself as a good swimmer, but I'll keep doing the sport. I like this, haha :)
    Weihan Hu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the swim analysis possible?

For the swim analysis, we use pools in Tiergarten, Schöneberg, Wilmersdorf, and Lankwitz. Additionally, some pools in Neukölln are available.

When is the swim analysis offered?

Our trainers are generally available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Weekend appointments are available upon request. The demand in public pools varies by season; we’re be happy to recommend the best training times.

In our group class we'll teach you front crawl swimming based on 4 principles. You should have enough prior swimming experience to float and submerge your face in the water. Anything on top helps, but is no prerequisite.

The pool used for the class is about 1 meter deep, so you’ll be able to stand comfortably.
You only need swimwear and goggles; we provide everything else.

Don’t worry about being too inexperienced or clumsy—our trainers are very empathetic, stay in the water with you, and help every participant feel comfortable in the water.

In the course, you’ll learn our method for floating and moving in the water in freestyle. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to do front crawl from one end of the pool to the other, relaxed and on your own.

What is so special about a swim analysis with a coach in the water?

You have your swim trainer all to yourself. This means 60 minutes of focused input, constant feedback, and precise analysis of your movements.

With the trainer by your side in the water, you’ll learn faster than in any other setting—we can show you the exact exercises that work best for you. Your trainer will also get to know you better and can adapt to your unique learning process.

The swim analysis is tailored just for you: we adjust the time, date, location, and approach based on your needs. If your back is tense and you're struggling to breathe, we can include mobility training. If you’re uncomfortable swimming around others or dislike splashing water, we’ll find optimal times when the pool is less crowded.

The swim analysis includes close support, with a personalized training plan and clear communication via chat or phone to support your success.

What happens if I get injured?

Injuries during swim training with a trainer are rare; we teach you healthy swim techniques from the start. If you do get injured during training, we’ll support you with a fast and effective recovery and work with you to identify the cause to prevent future injuries.

What is the price for the swim analysis?

Costs depend on your individual needs and goals. The basic swim form check with 2 training sessions and a detailed plan is available for 469€.

Many people wonder why the price is what it is, and here’s why:

  • Our trainers are paid for their actual time, which is 2.5 to 3 hours per session (including travel and preparation).
  • Water training is demanding for us; we can manage only three sessions per day, which limits the number of clients we can serve.
  • Our commitment to support is very high. We communicate between sessions, adjust plans, provide dryland exercises, mental training, equipment tips, and much more, all of which takes time.
  • Group classes are held in modern, centrally located pools reserved exclusively for us, with significant rental costs.

In short: You’re investing your precious time in improving your swim. We’ll do everything to ensure you reach your goal as quickly as possible. We’re very good at what we do, which means you invest once and then you can swim.

What do I need for the swim analysis?

You need motivation, a goal, and swim gear (swimwear, goggles, and cap) along with an internet-enabled device for communication and access to online content. That’s it!

We provide any additional practice equipment (pull buoy, fins, etc.).

How often do we train?

For the duration of your swim analysis (ca. 1 month), we recommend swimming twice per week.

Our approach is to train together once, then have you practice alone to see if you’ve absorbed the lesson. This way, you improve with each session and gain confidence.

How do I sign up for the swim analysis?

You can sign up directly through the program by clicking “Book now” or contact us before you choose.

In any case, we’ll ensure that your goals align with our approach. If you identify with the descriptions on this page, you’re in the right place.

What if I start the swim analysis and then can’t follow through?

You won’t—that's a promise. If you connect with our method and are ready to learn swimming, we’ll make sure you feel at home in the water.

We’ll support you with all questions, concerns, and challenges and bring our 10 years of experience to every situation.

Does the swim analysis really work for me?

Absolutely! We’ve trained people of all ages and abilities, from high school graduates to retirees, and here’s one guarantee:

Strength and endurance aren’t the most important factors in the water. What counts is your mindset and body awareness, which we’ll train from the very first minute together.

In the end, it’s like riding a bike: once you learn, you never forget.

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Stefan Helwig

run faster | swim better

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