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Training & Technique

Freestyle: power is useless without rolling

Level: beginner/intermediate We have already looked at the importance of the right position in the water for proper forward propulsion (Alternate breathing and perfectly balanced freestyle swimming). Coordinating your arms …

Written by: arena coaches 13 February '16

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Training & Technique

Is there any real link between genetics and performance?

How often have we heard talk about genetics in sport? About how genes inherited from our closest relatives may influence an athlete’s sporting career. In countries that belonged to the …

Written by: arena coaches 10 February '16

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A Swimmer's life

Training for those who have no time for.. training!

How often have we said: “I would really like to train today!” only to end up skipping the session when the time comes around? The truth is that very, very …

Written by: Valeria Molfino 8 February '16

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A Swimmer's life

When finding love in the swimming lane

You did not exactly plan it! Perhaps you thought that since you are spending your free time in the swimming pool it might happen, but certainly you did not think …

Written by: Valeria Molfino 2 February '16

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A Swimmer's life

The Secret Diary of a Training Camp!

Along with the holidays comes a new season for swimmers across the globe – training camp season. Unlike our classmates or coworkers who head to tropical destinations to sit back, …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 1 February '16

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Training & Technique

What is the real key to training? Making the most of your leg work!

As you will have seen in our previous articles, leg work is a vital part of training. Competitive swimmers vary the amount of leg work they do according to the …

Written by: arena coaches 30 January '16

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Elite Team

The hypnosis effect – Marco Koch focuses on Rio

Marco Koch likes variation and trying different things, both in training and in life. So when he heard hypnosis therapist Simone Lücke giving a talk at his club, he decided …

Written by: Duncan Campbell 26 January '16

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Triathlon & Open Water

TRIATHLON: How to improve your running leg

The most tiring part of a triathlon race is the run, even though it seems to be the least feared by those without a competitive background in any of the …

Written by: arena coaches 15 January '16

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Training & Technique

Late night training ahead of Rio

A.D.N Swim project (first European program for international swimmers) recently spent two weeks simulating Rio hours, in a bid to understand both the psychological and physical affects the late swim …

Written by: Andrea Di Nino 13 January '16

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Fitness & Wellness

Starting Early: 5 Tips for Introducing Babies to Swimming

Photo credit: “yellow toy duck swimming ” by Nick Harris is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 If you’re a swimmer yourself, chances are you want your baby to learn to …

Written by: Arena 6 January '16

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