Vaggelis Makrygiannis walking to the blocks, goggles in hand

Vaggelis Makrygiannis swimming freestyle through dark water

Private longevity practice · Athens

Askēsis

A private coaching practice from a two-time Olympian.A private coaching practice from a two-time Olympian, for people who want to move better, swim smarter, build strength, and stay capable for life.

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The practice

Not a fitness app. A practice with a coach.

Butterfly swimmer breaking through the surface

Askēsis turns the discipline of elite sport into a practical weekly rhythm: short daily sessions, track-based training, recovery, check-ins, and direct feedback.

01
Move
Joint range, posture, breathing, balance, and the daily mobility that keeps life open.
02
Build
Strength, stability, tissue care, and athletic basics that make the body more durable.
03
Recover
Downshifting, pacing, reflection, and sustainable training blocks that protect the long game.

The standard

The goal is not simply to live longer. The goal is to remain capable, for life.

No feeds, no badges, no leaderboards. Intelligent training, honest recovery, and the quiet record of returning to the work.

Foundations

Six weeks to build a rhythm you can keep.

Every member begins with Foundations. You are placed in a track, given daily practice, and guided through a weekly structure designed to make consistency feel possible.

Week 01
Arrive
Learn the rhythm and establish your daily baseline.
Week 02
Settle
Repeat the formats until they feel familiar.
Week 03
Build
Progress strength, control, and aerobic work.
Week 04
Hold
Keep consistency steady through the middle of the block.
Week 05
Deepen
Earn more range, load, or volume where your body is ready.
Week 06
Continue
Review your check-ins and set the next training direction.
Then the practice continues, on your own terms.
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Choose your track

Same standard. Different starting points.

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Track 01

Swim Track

Technique, aerobic control, shoulder care, and dryland support for performance that lasts.

For competitive, masters, open-water, or returning swimmers.

Track 02

Everyday Track

Mobility, strength, conditioning, and recovery sessions that fit around normal weeks.

For adults who want strength, range, and energy for real life.

Track 03

Restore Track

Slower progressions, more recovery, and clear guardrails so the body can trust movement again.

For people returning to motion or starting from a lower base.

Inside the club

A quiet room built for follow-through.

Members get one home base: today's session, the weekly plan, a movement library, direct messages with the coach, check-ins, and a private journal of their returns.

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