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Training & Technique

Be fast without rushing – Part One

Butterfly & Breaststroke Turns The turn plays an essential role in the stroke. If well performed, it can help you gain speed on each of the transitions and therefore help …

Written by: Nicolas Vannier 1 April '16

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Training & Technique

Fifth stroke: the Strider Stroke

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 …

Written by: Arena 1 April '16

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Training & Technique

How to perfect your breaststroke glide

“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 …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 29 March '16

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Training & Technique

Mental Training for(not only!) swimmers

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 …

Written by: arena coaches 28 March '16

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Training & Technique

USRPT, a new training theory comes from way back. (1st part)

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 …

Written by: arena coaches 24 March '16

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Training & Technique

Medley in training: when, where, how and why

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 …

Written by: arena coaches 18 March '16

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Training & Technique

Build your Strength for a Better Swimming Performance Wherever You Are (Pull-Ups)

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 …

Written by: Manuele Trezzi 16 March '16

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Triathlon & Open Water

Pullbuoy for open water swimming: a three-week plan to improve your forward propulsion (part 1)

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 …

Written by: arena coaches 12 March '16

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Fitness & Wellness

How swimming can improve lives of disabled people

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 …

Written by: Alessandro Bacchi 10 March '16

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Just for Women

6 Hair and Skin Care Tips for Swimmers

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 …

Written by: Arena 3 March '16

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