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A Swimmer's life

The art of losing … with a smile on our face

I like to win. I like it so much that when I find myself in at bookshop I am always attracted to the “motivational books” section that have taught me …

Written by: Valeria Molfino 20 February '17

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Training & Technique

How to swim faster

Once you have developed a good swim style and good endurance, it is time to develop your speed or, in other words, to perform drills aimed at making you swim …

Written by: arena coaches 7 February '17

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Fitness & Wellness

Do you feel down? Try hydrotherapy!

Hydrotherapy is an ancient practice that as the name suggests uses water for therapeutic purposes. The German naturopath Sebastian Kneipp, father of modern hydrotherapy, has created over 160 useful techniques …

Written by: Arena 1 February '17

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Elite Team

arena extends relationship with Olympic champion Sarah Sjöström

arena has extended its highly successful relationship with Swedish superstar Sarah Sjöström, signing a new sponsorship agreement that will run through to the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. The 23-year-old from …

Written by: Arena 30 January '17

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Triathlon & Open Water

ROAD TO KONA – Diary of an IRONMAN, January 2017

I may well never get to Kona. I will explain why in a minute. But let’s take one thing at a time. I am now in my third month’s training…. …

Written by: Laura Strappaveccia 25 January '17

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Training & Technique

The Talents Factory

What does it mean to have a “talent” for swimming? What are the distinctive traits that make a swimmer a young “talent”? Here are some thoughts…. The talents factory is …

Written by: Eugenia Panettieri 25 January '17

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Training & Technique

High intensity interval training and performance

In cooperation with Sport Science Lab In the context of training, “optimal stimulus” refers to how dose-response is perfectly calibrated to physiological adaptation. Would you like to know how to …

Written by: Arena 19 January '17

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Fitness & Wellness

Health and safety, health rules for the pool

If swimming is our passion, we can’t wait to put our swimsuit on and dive into the water. But we often underestimate the fact that, being a hot and humid …

Written by: Arena 12 January '17

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Triathlon & Open Water

Are you ready for your first triathlon race? Here’s how to find out

Except for those predestined athletes or those who began at a very early age, what usually gets people to take part in their first triathlon race is the idea of …

Written by: arena coaches 9 January '17

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Fitness & Wellness

Can swimming help you lose weight?

Let’s find out if and how swimming can help you lose weight. Today we will be looking at a subject that lots of people are interested in. But take note, …

Written by: Manuele Trezzi 4 January '17

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