Author: arena coaches

Training & Technique

How to swim faster

Once you have developed a good swim style and good endurance, it is time to develop your speed or, in other words, to perform drills aimed at making you swim …

Written by: arena coaches 7 February '17 0
Triathlon & Open Water

Are you ready for your first triathlon race? Here’s how to find out

Except for those predestined athletes or those who began at a very early age, what usually gets people to take part in their first triathlon race is the idea of …

Written by: arena coaches 9 January '17 0
Training & Technique

Pullkick Pro, drills for using it properly

In previous articles we have already presented the arena Pull kick , a useful swimming aid combining the design of a kickboard and pullbuoy. Now it is time to take …

Written by: arena coaches 25 November '16 0
Triathlon & Open Water

Triathlon: everybody in the pool for winter training!

When people ask me “what if it rains?”, I always give them the same answer: triathlon is a sport for men. By that I certainly do not mean that it …

Written by: arena coaches 22 November '16 0
Triathlon & Open Water

It is time to train your legs!

In our previous articles we saw that a good kick is not just vital for sprinters but also for swimmers training for long-distance races. In this article we will give …

Written by: arena coaches 1 November '16 0
Training & Technique

The top 3 drills for freestyle sprinters!

There is certainly a whole range of drills for freestyle sprinters, but the 3 drills referred to in this article should be included in any sprint swimmer’s training plan. 1. …

Written by: arena coaches 13 October '16 0
Triathlon & Open Water

How to plan triathlon training sessions: winning strategies

Planning a triathlete’s season (age grouper*) can be a tricky challenge. Incorporating three sessions in the pool, three sessions on the bike and three sessions of running in one single …

Written by: arena coaches 2 September '16 0
Triathlon & Open Water

Early season general training

July-August is holiday and physiological recovery time. Before beginning training for the new season, it is a good idea to follow a general physical training program (out of the water) …

Written by: arena coaches 24 August '16 0
Triathlon & Open Water

Why triathletes should not underestimate the swim leg

The most incredible thing I have noticed during my career first as a triathlete and then as an Ironman is that triathletes almost never consider themselves to be swimmers. On …

Written by: arena coaches 17 August '16 0
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Training & Technique

10 drills to improve your coordination

When we swim we hope that the movements we make are as close as possible to the motor project we had in mind just before we started. How close these …

Written by: arena coaches 16 August '16 0