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Triathlon & Open Water, Uncategorized

Wild swimming: discover wonderful places

With the heat and longer days, we all love spending more time in the open air, so why not swim in open waters! The so-called wild swimming is gaining more and more …

Written by: Arena 20 April '18 0
Fitness & Wellness

Swimming With Contact Lenses

Most people don’t have perfect vision. If you’re far-sighted, you may feel a bit helpless at a restaurant when you’re unable to read the menu. At the pool, though, near-sightedness …

Written by: Arena 17 April '18 0
Just for Women

Getting Ready for Summer: Burning Extra Calories at the Pool

Swimming is a great way to lose weight and get in shape. See how many calories you burn with the various strokes and with other water sports at the pool. …

Written by: Arena 3 April '18 0
Fitness & Wellness

Pool etiquette: basic points for good cohabitation

At times all that is necessary is an exchange of glances, a small gesture to understand each other right away. A passing, a dive, a slowing down of pace. Sharing …

Written by: Arena 27 March '18 0
Just for Women

Therese Alshammar’s Fitness Tips – Getting back in shape after pregnancy

Hi I am Therese Alshammar, former World Champion, Olympic medallist and…mother of 2 kids! Today I’m going to help you create a healthy post-pregnancy daily routine and to suggest you …

Written by: Arena 13 March '18 0
Elite Team

Training in Australia VS training in Italy. Gregorio Paltrinieri tells us what the differences are!

We asked Gregorio Paltrinieri, Olympic and world 1500m freestyle champion who is currently training in Australia, what differences he has noticed between the training methods he usually follows in Italy …

Written by: Arena 27 February '18 0
Elite Team

The unseen side of Rūta Meilutytė: documentary film “Rūta” hits screens in March

Exhausting daily pre-Olympic routine of the best swimmer of Lithuania, her harsh life story and unexpected personal challenges – swimming fans will be able to see all that in the …

Written by: Arena 26 February '18 0
Fitness & Wellness

Healing water, benefits of swimming in rehabilitation

Physicians, physiotherapists, orthopedists all agree: water is a valuable ally in rehabilitation programs, because it strengthens the muscles without fatiguing joints, improving balance and promoting postoperative recovery. That is why …

Written by: Arena 4 January '18 0
Triathlon & Open Water

“Strengthen your arms” with Jeanne Collonge

Jeane Collonge is a French professional triathlete and two times Ironman champion. I like having a long freestyle warm-up 15×100 (2 complete/2 pullbuoy/1 legs) at increasing intensity (5 laps easy, …

Written by: Arena 28 November '17 0
Fitness & Wellness

How to match strokes to tone up at the pool?

Is your goal to lose a few pounds, improve your body shape and tone up your muscles? As we have written several times, swimming is a complete sport that allows …

Written by: Arena 24 November '17 0