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Fitness & Wellness

How to Choose the Right Beach Footwear

Walking barefoot on the sand is one of the pleasures of a day at the beach, but chances are you’ll need footwear at least part of the time. The pier …

Written by: Arena 21 July '15

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Just for Women

10 Beach Bag Essentials, Part 2: Mums and Kids

Last month we provided a checklist of 10 essential items to pack in a beach bag. This time we’re revisiting the topic with a focus on mums and kids. If …

Written by: Arena 9 July '15

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Fitness & Wellness

Sun Safety at the Beach: UV Protection for Children

As beach season gets underway, many parents are concerned about protecting their children from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays. Sun is the best source of vitamin D, …

Written by: Arena 15 June '15

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Infographics

Improve your training with these training tools!

It is early in the morning, it is still dark and you are all alone in the water. You have a training session ahead ready for a forthcoming race. It …

Written by: Arena 4 June '15

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Just for Women

Introducing Arena’s athletic underwear for women

Athletic intimates for women have come a long way since the birth of the jogbra in 1977. Today Arena’s sports bras and briefs can stand up to the rigours of …

Written by: Arena 21 May '15

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Fitness & Wellness

How to Choose the Right Swimsuit, Part 3 – Swimming style and body shape: Men

It might seem that men have fewer variables than women to consider when selecting a training swimsuit (see Part 2), but the same basic criteria apply. In terms of fit, …

Written by: Arena 14 May '15

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Just for Women

How to Choose the Right Swimsuit, Part 2 – Swimming style and body shape: Women

For some women, buying a swimsuit is one of the most daunting shopping experiences imaginable. There are so many options to choose from, and the prospect of trying on piles …

Written by: Arena 7 May '15

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Just for Women

Looking for the Perfect Pool Bag? Try the Fast Roll

We’ve all suffered the inconvenience of a less-than-ideal pool bag at one point or another. Whether it’s stuffing everything into a gym bag and then having to rummage around to …

Written by: Arena 28 April '15

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Training & Technique

How to Choose the Right Swimsuit, Part 1: fabric choice and prolonging the life of your suit

If you’re purchasing a quality swimsuit for training, you naturally expect it to last longer than a cheap item picked up from a beachfront shop. But don’t assume that all …

Written by: Arena 1 April '15

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Just for Women

How to choose a sports bra that fits

From small to more buxom bustlines, every breast size requires support during exercise with a sports bra. But to be truly effective, it needs to fit properly. Surprisingly, most women …

Written by: Arena 26 March '15

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