Author: arena coaches

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
Fitness & Wellness

What to eat AFTER training and why

Let’s find out what you should EAT after training to replenish your energy resources as effectively as possible! You have just finished a morning/afternoon/evening training session. You have probably got …

Written by: arena coaches 27 July '16 0
Training & Technique

Medley: the “hidden” importance of a dedicated session

We have already seen how to incorporate a micro-cycle of training sessions (weekly training cycle) over a period of time. We have decided to call one of these sessions a …

Written by: arena coaches 12 July '16 0
Training & Technique

Breaststroke: legs in and out of the water

As we have already seen, most forward momentum when swimming the breaststroke comes from leg kick and the arms do not really have a thrust phase. However, for the leg …

Written by: arena coaches 28 June '16 0
Training & Technique

Increase your strength in the water, try resistance training

Strength training is not easy. We have already seen a number of methods for developing strength both in and out of the water using various types of equipment. But it …

Written by: arena coaches 27 May '16 0
Training & Technique

Swim Snorkel Pro. The latest development for swimming training

Swim Snorkel Pro is the latest development on the more conventional Swim Snorkel. Designed for more experienced swimmers, its hydrodynamic design guarantees exceptional stability at high speeds. This feature not …

Written by: arena coaches 20 May '16 0
Training & Technique

The 5th style: the underwater phase

The young swimmer Daichi Suzuki performed his own special underwater phase after the start and turn in the 100 m backstroke at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. More specifically, …

Written by: arena coaches 3 May '16 0
Swimmer doing some freestyle drills
Training & Technique

10 Freestyle Drills for Improved Technique and Endurance

Freestyle just might be some of the most fun you can have in the water. It’s the fastest stroke, which gives swimmers the best results they can wish for; smashing …

Written by: arena coaches 11 April '16 0