Training & Technique
April Fools 🙂 Although the Strider Stroke is not an official stroke, we can offer you tips and advice on the other four. Check out the following Links:  Breaststroke …
Training & Technique
“Not everyone is going to be an Olympic and world champion but there are elements that are key for every breaststroker be they club swimmers or elite” – Jon Rudd, swim …
Training & Technique
Swimming, like sports in general, provides an excellent excuse to talk about mental training. Mastering how to set goals, be resilient and learn how to do your very best will …
Training & Technique
You will certainly be wondering what these letters stand for, as I did when I first came across this new training theory. USRPT is the acronym for “Ultra Short Race …
Training & Technique
The main purpose of medley training is a matter of debate both among swimmers and their coaches. In actual fact the medley should not be seen as four separate strokes …
Training & Technique
Here’s a way to improve your stroke without the need for special facilities or gym! If the last time I taught you to push to do the push-ups, today I …
Triathlon & Open Water
We have already mentioned the importance of a Pullbuoy (A guide to making the best possible use of your pullbuoy) and how it can help improve both your position in the water …
Fitness & Wellness
It is early in the morning and I meet Simone in the entrance hall of the swimming pool. He is seven years old but looks younger. Simone is a partially …
Just for Women
Swimming offers a host of physical and mental health benefits, but pool water is unfortunately not particularly therapeutic for your skin and hair. Frequent exposure to chlorine and other chemicals …
Events & Competitions
arena is proud to introduce a truly innovative new product that we’ve been developing and refining for more than a year: the Powerskin Carbon-Ultra. This latest addition to the Powerskin …