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Events & Competitions

Peaty turns up the heat-y as arena swimmers enjoy more gold

Adam Peaty, Katinka Hosszu and Sarah Sjostrom were all on top of the podium as arena swimmers continued to strike gold at the European Championships in London. Adam swam the …

Written by: Arena 18 May '16

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Events & Competitions

Golden start to European Championships for arena swimmers

Arena swimmers won three out of four golds on offer on the first day of the European Championships in London. Katinka Hosszu twice lowered the championship record to claim her …

Written by: Arena 17 May '16

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Fitness & Wellness

When Are Babies Ready to Swim?

There is no clear consensus on when babies are ready to swim, so talk to your paediatrician about your child’s situation and developmental readiness. In a previous post we discussed a …

Written by: Arena 5 May '16

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Training & Technique

Fifth stroke: the Strider Stroke

April Fools 🙂 Although the Strider Stroke is not an official stroke, we can offer you tips and advice on the other four. Check out the following Links: Breaststroke …

Written by: Arena 1 April '16

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Just for Women

6 Hair and Skin Care Tips for Swimmers

Swimming offers a host of physical and mental health benefits, but pool water is unfortunately not particularly therapeutic for your skin and hair. Frequent exposure to chlorine and other chemicals …

Written by: Arena 3 March '16

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Events & Competitions

arena launches Powerskin Carbon-Ultra: The Power Is on the Inside

arena is proud to introduce a truly innovative new product that we’ve been developing and refining for more than a year: the Powerskin Carbon-Ultra. This latest addition to the Powerskin …

Written by: Arena 1 March '16

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Fitness & Wellness

Starting Early: 5 Tips for Introducing Babies to Swimming

Photo credit: “yellow toy duck swimming ” by Nick Harris is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 If you’re a swimmer yourself, chances are you want your baby to learn to …

Written by: Arena 6 January '16

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A Swimmer's life

Water Instinct: Water Is the Beginning

Water is where everything starts. About 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, and from space our planet looks like a pale blue dot. As Arthur …

Written by: Arena 2 January '16

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Just for Women

Swimming during Pregnancy: Which Strokes Are Best?

Swimming is widely acknowledged to be one of the best sports for pregnant women, as it offers aerobic benefits as well as engaging all the major muscle groups, and its …

Written by: Arena 15 December '15

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Events & Competitions

arena lights up Israel – 18th LEN European SC Championships days 3,4&5

COMPETITION INSIGHTS arena swimmers continued their domination at the European SC Championships in Netanya, Israel, as it drew to a close on 6th December. All told, an incredible 80% of …

Written by: Arena 7 December '15

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