arena swim blog

Triathlon & Open Water

Open water racing: a survival handbook

dIf you are a reasonably experienced swimmer you will have raced in open water. Perhaps you were even well prepared for the race, you felt good and the race conditions …

Written by: arena coaches 9 August '24 0

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Training & Technique

Start Serious Training With Swimming Hand Paddles

Extremely popular with both coaches and swimmers, hand paddles are a swimming accessory that belong in the bag of any swimmer looking to improve their training regime. Swimming hand paddles …

Written by: Arena 8 July '24 0

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Fitness & Wellness

Get back in shape for summer 2025! A 4 week plan for beginners and advanced swimmers

Summer is getting closer! What we’re going to share with you today is a plan that’ll help you get back into swimming the right way. The plan is a 4-week …

Written by: arena coaches 17 June '24 0

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Fitness & Wellness

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’re starting to feel …

Written by: arena coaches 10 June '24 0

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Training & Technique

Outdoor swimming pools: summer training tips

Three, two, one….summer is already here! Great! Sunshine, warm weather and… where should I go to swim?!  For those lucky swimmers who live along the coast, it a no-brainer: open-water …

Written by: Arena 7 June '24 0

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Fitness & Wellness

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 …

Written by: Arena 9 April '24 0

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Fitness & Wellness

What to take with you to the SPA, arena’s tips for relaxing

If you are planning on spending a day at the SPA remember to take all the clothes and accessories that will make you feel comfortable. The keywords should be comfort …

Written by: Arena 4 April '24 0

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Training & Technique

10 Backstroke Drills for Your Next Practice

Backstroke is a unique swimming style that many people avoid due to the body position backstrokers must maintain. The stroke may seem very different from the popular front crawl stroke …

Written by: arena coaches 26 February '24 0

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Triathlon & Open Water

6 tips for improving your swim leg

The racing season is almost with us. Lots of you will have spent the winter focusing on how to improve your swimming, but how many of you will really be …

Written by: Arena 12 February '24 0

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Just for Women

Optimum Hair Care For Swimmers in Open Water and Pools

It may seem unbelievable, but many people don’t enroll at the pool because they are concerned about the health of their hair. The fear of dry, weakened hair and losing …

Written by: Arena 5 February '24 0

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