Author: arena coaches

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
Training & Technique

Mental Training for(not only!) swimmers

Swimming, like sports in general, provides an excellent excuse to talk about mental training. Mastering how to set goals, be resilient and learn how to do your very best will …

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

USRPT, a new training theory comes from way back. (1st part)

You will certainly be wondering what these letters stand for, as I did when I first came across this new training theory. USRPT is the acronym for “Ultra Short Race …

Written by: arena coaches 24 March '16 0
Training & Technique

Medley in training: when, where, how and why

The main purpose of medley training is a matter of debate both among swimmers and their coaches. In actual fact the medley should not be seen as four separate strokes …

Written by: arena coaches 18 March '16 0