Swim Smooth Hereford
Our Endless Pool provides an ideal environment for a swimmer to learn about the front crawl stroke and become more efficient at swimming. Continual verbal feedback from the coach and visual feedback from video footage and the 2 mirrors in the pool, allows the swimmer to progress quicker than in other enviroments. It is a wonderful way to gain fitness and confidence, and with no need for turning or sharing busy lanes, you are able to gauge your open water fitness, whether it is before, during or after the triathlon season.
As an accredited Swim Smooth Coach, one of less than 40 worldwide, who specialise in coaching the front crawl stroke, using video analysis to correct faults, InBalance’s High Performance Endless Pool is an ideal facility to become more efficient at swimming through the water.
The coaching experience is further enhanced while swimming in the Endless Pool with the use of cameras to identify faults above and below the water, with immediate video feedback. Bone conducting technology headsets allows communication between the coach and swimmer while in the pool, without having to stop – start, allowing the session to run smoothly.
The Endless Pool has two mirrors; a large floor mirror which allows full underwater visuals, and a front mirror, giving the front of stroke visual. The the flow of water can be adjusted for every type of swimmer and has a maximum pace of 1.02/100m, so will accommodate even the fastest of swimmers.
Sessions
We have a changing facility in the pool house complete with shower and toilet, plus a small kitchen where a selection of teas and coffees are available.
Swim Analysis
This includes a video stroke analysis, immediate feedback on faults identified and the use of corrective drills to improve technique.
The swim analysis is a three part process:
1. Videoing the swim stroke above and below the waterline (25 mins).
2. Analysing the stroke, out of the pool using specialist software, on a monitor. (25-30 mins)
3. Stroke correction, back in the pool, using specific drills. (25 – 30 mins)
The three stages are videoed with voiceover and are yours to keep, to refer back to as a point of reference.
90 mins – £90
Coached Swim Session
This includes the coach being present throughout the session providing visual feedback on stroke technique. During the coached period, swimmers will have access to the Swim Smooth Guru to view Swim Smooth’s essential drills. These sessions are perfect for swimmers that have already completed a swim analysis.
Individual Sessions
30 mins – £25
40 mins – £35
60 mins – £45
Session Bundles – 10% discount
(To be used within 12 months)
6 x 30 mins – £135
6 x 40 mins – £189
6 x 60 mins – £243
Swim Analysis & Stroke Correction
The Swim Analysis and Stroke Correction Packages consist of two Swim Analysis (see above), one at the beginning and one at the end of the course. There is the option to choose either one, two or three 60 mins coached sessions, where the emphasis will be on correcting faults using tried and tested swim drills. During this period, swimmers will have access to the Swim Smooth Guru to view Swim Smooth’s essential drills.
3 Sessions – £190
Swim Analysis -> 60 min Coached Session -> Swim Analysis
4 Sessions – £230
Swim Analysis -> 2×60 min Coached Session -> Swim Analysis
5 Sessions – £265
Swim Analysis -> 3×60 min Coached Session -> Swim Analysis
Swim Smooth is a well known coaching company that specialises in improving freestyle technique for triathletes and open water swimmers, who is an education partner to British Triathlon and World Triathlon. The global network of select Swim Smooth coaches use a unique methodology that seeks to simplify the complexity of improving freestyle swimming for all abilities and levels.
The Swim Smooth Guru is an online resource that includes a huge drill library, with videos and descriptions, structured plans for different levels from beginners to advanced triathletes, and themed sessions ensuring you are working on different aspects of your swimming. There are tools to help you identify your swim style and how to correct your inefficiencies.
A new development has been the integration of Swim Smooth Guru with Apple Watch and Garmin devices, unlocking a revolutionary tool – Stroke Insights – for remote stroke analysis, that gives post swim feedback on six key technique aspects.
Sign up in the box ➡️ to unlock these resources, and become a more efficient swimmer.