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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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Fitness & Wellness

5 Tips for Getting Back Into Swimming After a Break

At some point in your swimming career, you might find yourself out of the water and on a long break from swimming. Maybe you’re recovering from an injury, are just …

Written by: Arena 16 January '24 0

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Fitness & Wellness

Working Off Holiday Treats

They say the average person consumes more than 6,000 calories on Christmas day. And a big dinner usually isn’t even the main culprit; it’s the nonstop snacking and drinking that …

Written by: Arena 8 January '24 0

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Fitness & Wellness

Getting Ready for the Holidays: Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

Many people give in to bad habits and stress over the holidays. Here are a few tips to make the holiday season more enjoyable and less guilt inducing. We make …

Written by: Arena 21 December '23 0

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Fitness & Wellness

Swimming in Cold Water: Wise or Foolish?

Cold water swimming can be dangerous if you’re not acclimatised, but if you train, your body will adapt and you may be able to enjoy health benefits. A New Year’s …

Written by: Arena 14 December '23 0

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Training & Technique

Paddles, tips for optimum use during backstroke

We have already talked about the paddle in our blog (The power is in your hands) and of the role they play in correcting the stroke, increasing the strength and the …

Written by: Arena 25 October '23 0

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Training & Technique

Learn the backstroke breathing technique

One of the distinctive things about backstroke swimming is that your breathing is not really affected by the water: we swim with our stomachs facing upwards and we decide when …

Written by: arena coaches 6 October '23 0

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Training & Technique

How to get back into your workout routine – Dryland training

Get back into your workout routine with dryland training! After the holidays (which you’ve most likely spent being lazy and eating :)) or a long pause getting back into your …

Written by: arena coaches 18 September '23 0

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