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Elite Team

Me and the coach – Mie Nielsen, how a backstroker is made

Mie Nielsen was born with swimming in her blood. Her father Benny won silver in the 200m butterfly at the 1988 Olympics while her mother Lone Jensen competed at the …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 19 July '16

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Training & Technique

Heart Rate Variability and Sports

Do you know that heart rate (HR) can provide you with an incredible amount of performance data? How? Well, stay with us for another 90 seconds. Welcome to the 100% …

Written by: Arena 18 July '16

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Swim Tech

Do you really need an Activity Tracker for swimming?

“Without data you are just another opinion”. That was what was going round the head of our main character, as he hung desperately to the lane rope like a boxer …

Written by: Filippo Antoniello 15 July '16

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Free your water instinct!

Whether you are an experienced athlete or a beginner dreaming about your first Ironman, do not miss out on this chance get the right equipment! Discover arena’s online shop www.arenawaterinstinct.com and save …

Written by: Arena 13 July '16

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Training & Technique

Medley: the “hidden” importance of a dedicated session

We have already seen how to incorporate a micro-cycle of training sessions (weekly training cycle) over a period of time. We have decided to call one of these sessions a …

Written by: arena coaches 12 July '16

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Elite Team

Me and the coach – Breaking down Ranomi Kromowidjojo’s stroke

The summer of 2006 is one that will live long in the memory for Ranomi Kromowidjojo. After competing at the European Junior Championships in Palma de Mallorca, Ranomi was called …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 11 July '16

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Training & Technique

Heart rate and exercise

During exercise, your heart rate may suggest the direction you should take, but are you really sure that it is the right one? Why? Whatever your answer, stay with us …

Written by: Arena 4 July '16

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Events & Competitions

Tom Shields picks up double duty for summer job

Competing in the butterfly events is not an easy chore in the United States, not with Michael Phelps ruling the stroke for more than a decade, and looking to maintain …

Written by: Arena 3 July '16

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Events & Competitions

His Spot Secure, Tom Shields seeks a Double In Butterfly Events

In some ways, Tom Shields will be racing pressure-free on Saturday night. With a berth to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro collected earlier in the week in the 200 …

Written by: Arena 2 July '16

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