The arena swimming blog

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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A Swimmer's life

The constant Battle to stay awake in class – The Student Athlete!

Swimmers have an abundant amount of everyday issues to face. That much is clear. How about when we combine the constant struggles of lactic acid buildup, annoying lane mates or …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 30 October '15

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Training & Technique

How to be more efficient at Breaststroke

The first thing to recognize with breaststroke, is that is it’s the slowest of the four strokes and the least efficient. It is the stroke in which you are most …

Written by: Jon Rudd 26 October '15

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A Swimmer's life

First time.. with the team!

Your first day swimming with a new team is a bit like your first day at school. You will feel strangely nervous in the locker room and start thinking: “I …

Written by: Valeria Molfino 24 October '15

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