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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Fitness & Wellness

Swimming, advice for beginners!

Have you decided to sign up for the first time at the pool? Do you intend to take a class and maybe even beat your fear of water? The reasons …

Written by: Arena 16 November '17

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A Swimmer's life

10 things swimmers have in common with Stranger Things

1. They know the importance of teammates via GIPHY 2. Sticky locker rooms. via GIPHY 3. The difficulty with communication. Especially when you are underwater and the coach is speaking. …

Written by: Arena 14 November '17

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Triathlon & Open Water

Getting to know Marc-Antoine Olivier

Getting to know Marc-Antoine Olivier Following his 10km bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Marc-Antoine Olivier confirmed that he is one of the best open water swimmers …

Written by: Arena 31 October '17

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Fitness & Wellness

Swimming cures, from water retention to depression

In this article, we will talk about swimming as a beneficial sport that counteracts and combats small and big disorders. It is an effective ally that does not only lead …

Written by: Arena 26 October '17

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