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Triathlon & Open Water

Triathlon, the secret to finding the perfect balance

What I have learnt training for the triathlon is that the secret behind a great race lies in the quality of your weekly training. As we have already seen in …

Written by: arena coaches 29 May '15 0

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Elite Team

How to improve your Breaststroke the van der Burgh way!

Who better than an Olympic 100m breaststroke Champion to offer advice and tips on breaststroke. So what are Cameron’s top three tips? 1. Find the proper timing – Arms & …

Written by: Emily 27 May '15 0

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Training & Technique

Presenting the butterfly start

Level: beginner The butterfly style is usually the last stroke you are taught, because it requires strength, endurance and smooth movements, all qualities that you should have developed while learning …

Written by: arena coaches 22 May '15 0

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Just for Women

Introducing Arena’s athletic underwear for women

Athletic intimates for women have come a long way since the birth of the jogbra in 1977. Today Arena’s sports bras and briefs can stand up to the rigours of …

Written by: Arena 21 May '15 0

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Training & Technique

Top 3 Tips for a Dynamic Flip Turn

1. Body position – A tightly wound object has more momentum. I mimic this idea with my flip turn by tucking my head and knees into my chest and pulling …

Written by: Leila Vaziri 19 May '15 0

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Elite Team

Are the thirties the new twenties?

It’s hard to believe that World 50m Freestyle (Shanghai 2011) Champion, Therese Alshammar won her first national short course title at the tender age of 14. It’s even more surprising …

Written by: Emily 18 May '15 0

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Fitness & Wellness

How to Choose the Right Swimsuit, Part 3 – Swimming style and body shape: Men

It might seem that men have fewer variables than women to consider when selecting a training swimsuit (see Part 2), but the same basic criteria apply. In terms of fit, …

Written by: Arena 14 May '15 0

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Training & Technique

Viper, Nimesis and Cobra, the r-evolution of the species

Viper, Nimesis and Cobra are r-evolutionary goggles made by Arena. The first two come from the training range and the third from the racing range. Although they are all different …

Written by: arena coaches 12 May '15 0

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Training & Technique

Transform your strength, learn how to swim fast!

Speed does not only come “from the ratio between the distance covered and time taken to cover it”, but also from the way in which it is covered. The type …

Written by: arena coaches 8 May '15 0

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Just for Women

How to Choose the Right Swimsuit, Part 2 – Swimming style and body shape: Women

For some women, buying a swimsuit is one of the most daunting shopping experiences imaginable. There are so many options to choose from, and the prospect of trying on piles …

Written by: Arena 7 May '15 0

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