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Training & Technique

Introducing Plyometrics!

In our previous article entitled Perform more “explosively” we talked about explosive force, now we would like to talk about plyometric training that has turned out to be one of the …

Written by: arena coaches 3 April '15 0

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Training & Technique

How to Choose the Right Swimsuit, Part 1: fabric choice and prolonging the life of your suit

If you’re purchasing a quality swimsuit for training, you naturally expect it to last longer than a cheap item picked up from a beachfront shop. But don’t assume that all …

Written by: Arena 1 April '15 0

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Training & Technique

How to achieve the best freestyle body position

Focus on lengthening your spine by stretching out long and tall. Good posture includes, keeping your shoulders pushed back and keeping your legs together and toes pointed. Avoid sitting or …

Written by: Leila Vaziri 30 March '15 0

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Just for Women

How to choose a sports bra that fits

From small to more buxom bustlines, every breast size requires support during exercise with a sports bra. But to be truly effective, it needs to fit properly. Surprisingly, most women …

Written by: Arena 26 March '15 0

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Training & Technique

Perform more “explosively”

How long do you spend at the gym each week? If you are a competitive swimmer, gym work is a vital part of your training plan, but if you are …

Written by: arena coaches 24 March '15 0

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Training & Technique

Boost your training sessions with Freestyle Breather

I  imagine you are asking yourself the same questions I am: what is it?! It is the first time I have seen one of these devices and I am extremely …

Written by: arena coaches 21 March '15 0

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Fitness & Wellness

The importance of nutrition

Legend has it that a number of great swimmers follow ridiculous diets during the Olympics (i.e. eating 10,000 calories-a-day), eating heavy meals based around food like pasta, yoghurt, hamburgers, cereals, …

Written by: arena coaches 20 March '15 0

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Just for Women

Body Shaping Magic with Bodylift Swimsuits

Arena’s body shaping swimwear is so much more than just bathing suits cut from shapewear fabric. Fit and construction are essential to the magic formula of our Bodylift creations. With …

Written by: Arena 18 March '15 0

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A Swimmer's life

You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer – Choose your Weapon Wisely!

The other day I had one of the nine year old girls that I coach tell me that she had bought a navy blue Arena training suit just like the …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 16 March '15 0

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Elite Team

Why is backstroke so appealing?

For swimmers there is the constant presence of the black line. Up and down following the black line. Not so for backstrokers. They can gaze at the sun, the moon …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 13 March '15 0

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