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Triathlon & Open Water

Bike, the 3 factors which can affect your speed!

Bike riding speed is influenced by three factors. Discover these factors and how they can affect your pedaling stroke. 1. Strength. Comparing your workout with that of a friend, you may be …

Written by: arena coaches 1 December '15

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Training & Technique

Training in a 25 m pool and racing in a 50 m pool?! Here is how you do it!

The short-course pool (25 m) and long-course pool (50 m) are two completely different things. In a perfect world, every club/athlete should have the chance to train in either a …

Written by: arena coaches 25 November '15

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Insider Advice

Towels and bathrobes: styles and characteristics

arena towels and bathrobes: composition and characteristics When it comes to bathrobes and towels for the pool, some people know exactly what they want but others do not know which …

Written by: Arena 24 November '15

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Training & Technique

Only for the strong

The idea behind this training session is to put yourself in a ‘pre-fatigue’ situation before each lap, simulating a race situation: 5 x 100 meter medley – 30 second rest …

Written by: Nicolas Vannier 23 November '15

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Triathlon & Open Water

Open water swimming: what you need to focus on if you are a pro

“Open water” swimming will show how good you are, how tough you are, your strength, your discipline and your bravery. But that is not enough, as you know. If you …

Written by: Nico Gil 21 November '15

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A Swimmer's life

Drafting etiquette

Sometimes I begin a training session in a lane that is far too full for me to be able to successfully complete what I had planned. Whether you swim in …

Written by: Valeria Molfino 19 November '15

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Training & Technique

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

Do you want a “dry-land exercise” which will benefit your swimming performance without having to go to a gym? Don’t worry! Starting today I will periodically post exercises which you …

Written by: Manuele Trezzi 12 November '15

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Training & Technique

The swim speed equation. Find out how to train for it!

(S)peed = (S)troke length X (S)troke rate This is the equation for swim speed and it is the product of two simple factors, stroke length and stroke rate. The former …

Written by: arena coaches 11 November '15

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Swim Tech

What is the Spektro Glide?

Andrea Di Nino is Head Coach and Technical Director of A.D.N Swim Project, the first European program for international swimmers. The mission of A.D.N is to offer their athletes with …

Written by: Andrea Di Nino 6 November '15

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Just for Women

Top 5 Benefits of Swimming While Pregnant

Just a few decades ago doctors were telling their pregnant patients to take it easy, rest up and avoid unnecessary exertion. Today the story is quite different, and most women …

Written by: Arena 5 November '15

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