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Training & Technique

Science and Swimming: The mysteries of the freestyle leg kick

How important is the leg kick in freestyle swimming? Professor Gatta analyses it scientifically and explains which aspects of the leg kick need to be focused on in training. According …

Written by: Giorgio Gatta 19 May '17

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Training & Technique

Creative exercises using arena tools

Let’s virtually open your bag of tools and see how to use them creatively! Over the last few months we have learned to use various arena tools in a conventional …

Written by: arena coaches 15 May '17

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Triathlon & Open Water

From the pool to open waters: acknowledge your weaknesses and overcome them!

Let’s look at some potential weaknesses of people used to swimming in a pool and try to offer some tips for tackling open-water swimming as best possible. Adapting to new …

Written by: arena coaches 10 May '17

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Training & Technique

Here is the answer to the 3 most common mistakes when swimming breaststroke

Together with the butterfly, the breaststroke is considered to be extremely tough on the lumbar region (lower back) and cervical spine (neck). What this doesn’t tell us is that, more …

Written by: arena coaches 9 May '17

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A Swimmer's life

The slowest in the lane

We all know how to swim fast in theory: we are always trying to find out new ways of going faster, perfecting our swim stroke and getting a better feel …

Written by: Valeria Molfino 2 May '17

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Training & Technique

Strategies for racing at your best and overcoming anxiety

Races are definitely one of the hardest things an athlete has to cope with. There are various techniques for helping athletes to overcome their anxiety. Find out what they are. …

Written by: arena coaches 27 April '17

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Just for Women

Swimming makes you beautiful: how to fight imperfections lap after lap

Virtually every woman, when looking in the mirror, sees thousands of faults and is often at war with her own reflection, and trying to please yourself every day can become …

Written by: Arena 22 April '17

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Training & Technique

Not much time for training? Here are some exercises (in and out of the water) for you! Part 3

Physical fitness and swimming training session directly by the edge of the pool for beginners and time-crunched people! Here is our third “workout tip” for all those who can only …

Written by: arena coaches 20 April '17

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Triathlon & Open Water

Triathlon: 5 secrets nobody will tell you before your first race

Do you remember what it feels like to set off on a long holiday without the slightest idea what to pack? Well, remember that feeling because you might feel the …

Written by: Valeria Molfino 14 April '17

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Fitness & Wellness

3 reasons to take your child to the swimming pool

You can take your child to the swimming pool from the very tender age of three months and enrol them on a useful, playful and instructive swimming course. Many paediatricians …

Written by: Marco Borreca 14 April '17

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