Fitness & Wellness
10 things you need to know before going to the pool for the first time
Going to the pool is, obviously, one of our favourite things here at arena! Experienced swimmers and professionals, not to mention keen amateurs and anybody else confident in the water, all know which accessories they need to take with them in their swim bag and how to prepare for training sessions in …
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Not much time for training? Here are some exercises specially for you!
You’re at the beach, on holidays. Being the sports lover that you are, after 2 or 3 days of not doing anything but laying around relaxing, you are start to …
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Men’s Beachwear Options for Every Body Type
Let’s face it, we all like to look good at the beach. Functionality is important when it comes to choosing your swim shorts, but if they don’t make you feel …
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Fitness at the Beach, part 1 – Getting Exercise on a Beach Holiday
If you’re on a beach holiday with family or friends who just want to relax, you can still get some exercise. Here are a few activities you can do on …
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Running and Swimming: calorie-burning work-outs for the summer
Sport is essential for getting in shape for the summer. So how can you burn fat and calories by swimming and running? Here’s a training plan for the summer. One …
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What to Eat Before Swimming, No Matter When You Train
Swimmers have a special relationship with food. Generally speaking, it’s never a good idea to take a swimmer out for a meal because you’ll be stuck with a huge bill. …
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A plunge with Fido: benefits of swimming for dogs
From the game to rehabilitation, from muscle strengthening to slimming. The many benefits of swimming don’t only affect us but also our four-legged friends. For dogs, water activities are a …
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Swimmer’s Knee From Breaststroke: Causes and Prevention
Most people think of swimmer’s shoulder as the most common swimming injury, but have you ever thought about knee pain as a swimming-related injury? Swimmer’s knee mostly affects breaststroke swimmers …
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How to increase our self-esteem with swimming
Among the many benefits of swimming, which we have already spoken of on several occasions, we can also increase our self-esteem thanks to the attainment of clearly defined objectives, to …
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Stretching for swimmers: a vital ally for your training
Let’s see how your swimming can benefit from stretching! There is plenty of writing, reading and interest in training seen as exercise in preparation for something. There is very little …