Alvin, SSI Swimming Instructor Trainer
Alvin writes the guides on SwimmingCourse.sg, which help families and adults in Singapore choose the right swimming course and get more out of their lessons.
About Alvin
Alvin has more than 10 years of experience teaching swimming. He is an SSI Swimming Instructor Trainer: a role that goes beyond teaching learners to training and certifying swimming instructors. The guides on this site are published with Swim2u Swim School, whose credentials, including SSI certification as a Swim Centre, are listed on our about page.
How Alvin writes the guides
Each guide is written from how swimming lessons actually run in Singapore: the courses and formats on offer, the pools, the learner groups and the questions families ask before they book. Facts about programmes, pools, safety and health are checked against official and expert sources, such as SwimSafer on ActiveSG Circle and the World Health Organization, and each guide lists the sources it relies on. Fees are taken from Swim2u's published rates and dated. Guides follow our editorial policy: no invented statistics, reviews or awards, and no guarantees about how fast someone will learn.
Guides by Alvin
- 10 Swimming Workouts for Weight Loss (Beginner to Intermediate)
- 11 Common Swimming Mistakes, and How to Fix Each One
- 14 Benefits of Swimming with Fins, and How to Use Them Well
- 14 Swim Workouts for Triathletes, from Sprint to Ironman
- 14 Swimming Drills for Beginners, Grouped by Skill
- 15 Reasons Swimming Is a Great Sport for Kids and Adults
- 18 Places for Open Water Swimming, Near and Far
- 19 Swim Workouts for Beginners to Build Technique
- 20 Swimming Cool-Down Exercises, in the Pool and on Dry Land
- 20 Water Activities in Singapore to Try
- 5 Swim Workouts for Runners: Recovery, Endurance and Strength
- 6 Swimming Tips for Beginners That Make Learning Easier
- 8 Types of Swimming Strokes: How Each One Works and Who It Suits
- Adult Swimming Course in Singapore
- Beginner Swimming Course in Singapore
- Bilateral Breathing in Swimming: What, Why and How
- Breaststroke Benefits for Body and Mind
- Butterfly Swimming Technique: The Basics, Step by Step
- Combat Side Stroke: A Beginner's Guide to the Technique
- Do You Need to Know How to Swim to Snorkel?
- Does Swimming Help You Lose Weight? An Honest Answer
- Does Swimming Improve Sleep in Adults and Kids?
- Does Swimming Make You Taller? What the Evidence Says
- Dryland Training for Swimmers: 10 Exercises
- Fastest Swimmers in the World: 10 Names to Know
- Flip Turns in Swimming: How to Learn Them, Step by Step
- Floating in Swimming: How to Float, Types of Floats and Tips
- Freestyle Swimming Technique: A Step-by-Step How-To Guide
- Frog-Style Swimming: 5 Tips to Improve It, and Its Benefits
- Front Crawl Swimming Technique: 11 Tips to Swim Smoother
- How Fast Can a Human Swim? 5 Factors That Affect Swim Speed
- How Long Does It Take to Learn Swimming?
- How Many Swimming Lessons Do I Need?
- How Often Should I Swim, and for How Long Each Time?
- How Swimming Strokes Evolved, from Survival to Sport
- How to Breathe While Swimming: 9 Tips for Every Stroke
- How to Choose a Swimming Course in Singapore
- How to Dive Safely: 10 Stages from Sitting Dive to Standing Dive
- How to Kick in Swimming: 10 Steps for Beginners
- How to Prevent Cramps While Swimming, and What to Do If One Hits
- How to Swim Freestyle and Backstroke Faster
- How to Teach Swimming: A Practical Guide for Coaches and Parents
- How to Warm Up Before Swimming: 12 Exercises
- Infant Swimming: 10 Benefits and Safety Tips
- Is Swimming an Aerobic Exercise? 10 Facts You Should Know
- Key Swimming Techniques for Beginners
- Kids Swimming Course in Singapore
- Ladies Swimming Course in Singapore
- Lap Swimming: What It Is, Why It Works and How to Start
- Learning to Swim as an Adult: 5 Myths That Hold People Back
- Ocean Swimming Tips: 10 Ways to Swim Safely in the Sea
- Private Swimming Course in Singapore
- Private vs Group Swimming Lessons: Which Should You Choose?
- SWOLF in Swimming: Scores and 5 Tips to Improve
- Seven Easy Recovery Swims for Tired Muscles and Rest Days
- Singapore Life Saving Society Certifications: A Simple Guide
- Special Needs Swimming Course in Singapore
- Streamline Position in Swimming: A 10-Step Guide
- SwimSafer Preparation Course
- Swimmer's Ear: Causes, Symptoms and How to Prevent It
- Swimming Course Fees in Singapore
- Swimming Course Locations in Singapore
- Swimming Course for Seniors in Singapore
- Swimming Equipment List: What You Need, and What You Don't
- Swimming Injuries: 7 Common Problems and How to Avoid Them
- Swimming Pool Etiquette: 13 Tips for Beginners at Singapore Pools
- Swimming While Pregnant: 6 Benefits and Safety Tips
- Swimming and Asthma: 6 Ways It Can Help, and How to Swim Safely
- Swimming and Mental Health: 10 Benefits
- Swimming course 2027: choosing start dates around the holidays
- Swimming vs Cycling: Which Is the Better Workout?
- Toddler Swimming Course in Singapore
- Types of Swimming Courses in Singapore, Compared
- Water Confidence Course: Learning to Swim When You're Afraid of Water
- Water Safety Tips for Families in Singapore
- What Is Artistic Swimming? A Beginner's Guide
- What Is Breaststroke? How It Works, Timing and Common Mistakes
- What Is Sculling in Swimming? 5 Facts and How to Learn It
- What Is the Best Age to Learn Swimming?
- What Is the Fastest Swimming Stroke? 5 Strokes Ranked by Speed
- What Is the Trudgen Stroke? History and How to Swim It
- What to Bring for Baby Swimming Lessons: 10 Must-Have Items
- When Is Swimming Cardio, and When Is It Not?
- Where to Swim in Singapore: Pools and Beaches
- Why Does Swimming Make You Hungry? 7 Reasons and What to Do
- Why Does Swimming Make You Sleepy? 15 Reasons
- Why Easy Swimming Helps You Recover: 7 Reasons
- Why Is Swimming Good for Kids? 11 Benefits for Singapore Families
- Why Proper Swimming Attire Matters
- Why You Should Shower Before and After Swimming
- Your First Swimming Lesson: What to Expect
Corrections
If something in one of Alvin's guides is wrong or out of date, email info@swim2u.sg with the page address. Reported errors are checked and the page is updated, including its date.