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A Swimmer's life

You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer – What does your stroke say about you?

Yesterday I succumbed to an Internet pop-up advertising information about astrological signs. Aside from the computer virus that I no doubt downloaded, I learnt about some of the characteristics associated …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 20 May '21

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Dryland training

Exercises to improve ankle dorsiflexion range of motion

How much ankle dorsiflexion range of motion does a swimmer need? If we analyze a swimmer’s performance, whether a sprinter or a distance athlete there are two phases which require a certain …

Written by: Marco Cosso 7 May '21

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Written by: Arena 1 May '21

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Dryland training

How to use kettlebells for training out of the water

This little piece of equipment from Russia can help you make great gains. Here’s how to use kettlebells for your training out of the water. A kettlebell is a small piece of gym equipment (conventionally made of iron) that is …

Written by: arena coaches 28 April '21

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Fitness & Wellness

5 types of food for strengthening your immune defences

During periods of light training, here is how to remain healthy by strengthening your immune defences. Let’s discover the properties of certain foods that help keep our immune system strong …

Written by: Martina Pica 21 April '21

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Dryland training

3 posture exercises for swimmers by Hannah Miley

Need a few tips on how to train for swimming when you can’t get to the pool? Posture influences strength, injury risk, and performance. Make the most out of your time away from the pool and work on …

Written by: Arena 16 April '21

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Training & Technique

Making the most out of your time away from the pool

Distance sucks. And no, we’re not talking about training for the mile (although this does also suck…). We’re referring to the forced hiatus from swimming pools that many water lovers …

Written by: Bradley Crocker 2 April '21

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Dryland training

How to improve your breathing technique

In our training tips for underwater swimming, we saw how important it was to perform quick technical movements with a reduced oxygen supply or no oxygen at all, i.e. in …

Written by: Arena 26 March '21

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A Swimmer's life

Goal setting during lockdown

Lockdown has required a lot of swimmers to press ‘Pause’ on their athletic ambitions. While training and competitions continue to be cancelled in many areas, setting realistic personal goals during …

Written by: Bradley Crocker 24 March '21

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Fitness & Wellness

The importance of hydration for swimmers

Hydration for swimmers is perhaps one of the most underestimated aspects. Find out what, how much and when it is important for a swimmer to drink! Bearing in mind that …

Written by: Manuele Trezzi 17 March '21

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