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Training & Technique

The Backstroke: How to swim “belly upwards”

Level: beginner Unlike the other three competitive swim strokes, the backstroke is the only one swum on your back for the entire race. This means that a good sense of …

Written by: arena coaches 26 February '18 0

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Elite Team

The unseen side of Rūta Meilutytė: documentary film “Rūta” hits screens in March

Exhausting daily pre-Olympic routine of the best swimmer of Lithuania, her harsh life story and unexpected personal challenges – swimming fans will be able to see all that in the …

Written by: Arena 26 February '18 0

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Training & Technique

Is there any point in listening to music before you dive into the pool?

We have often seen Chad Le Clos, Katinka Hosszú and lots of the world’s best swimmers listening to music before they climb onto the starting blocks. So how can music …

Written by: Arturo Mugnai 20 February '18 0

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Fitness & Wellness

Swimming is good for your heart!

Find out all the cardiovascular benefits of swimming! Swimming is the most beneficial sport of all for both your body and mind: it keeps you fit and improves your overall …

Written by: Marco Borreca 14 February '18 0

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Triathlon & Open Water

Triathlon is a matter of family

If you’re thinking about starting to compete in triathlons, it’s important for you to understand that the fatigue of your workouts won’t be your only issue. Triathlon is an intense …

Written by: Valeria Molfino 26 January '18 0

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Fitness & Wellness

Speed up your metabolism and burn more calories!

Are you a beginner swimmer, who is trying to work out how to burn more calories to improve your fitness? Then this is the article for you! First of all, …

Written by: arena coaches 25 January '18 0

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A Swimmer's life

Short Course or Long Course, which side are you on?

It’s official – we have welcomed in the new year, and with it the next portion of the swim season: the *dramatic pause* long course season. For some athletes, those …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 24 January '18 0

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Fitness & Wellness

Swim Drill designed to burn off those calories

It can seem daunting, getting back in to shape in the New Year with all the other things you’ve promised yourself you’ll be doing. Short consistent workouts are the best …

Written by: Leila Vaziri 23 January '18 0

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A Swimmer's life

The worst enemy of all swimmers

If I would ask you what your biggest enemy in the pool is, what would you answer? Who do you think of if I tell you to think of your …

Written by: Valeria Molfino 18 January '18 0

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Training & Technique

How to develop an efficient freestyle leg kick

Developing an efficient freestyle leg kick can be broken down into various elements. In this article, we will try and focus on each of them, explaining how to train them …

Written by: arena coaches 12 January '18 0

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