A Swimmer's life
4 New Year’s resolutions to apply to your swim training
The transition into a new year is often a time of self-reflection, especially for athletes looking to take their performance to the next level. Determining which habits to carry through …
A Swimmer's life
Top 10 Tips for protecting water by arena ambassador Prof. Fath
Water is the essential element that connects us all – both as human beings and lovers of aquatic sports, and we want to take active part in protecting it as …
A Swimmer's life
Tough times don’t last, but tough people do!
We are competitive swimmers. We are athletes. We are a rare breed of people who set 4:30AM alarms, who sweat while most people are asleep, who push our bodies to …
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 …
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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 …
A Swimmer's life
4 activities to make remote group training more fun
Find out how to make remote group training more fun In a sport where water is a non-negotiable, one can imagine how difficult pool closures have been to the swim …
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12 catchy pick up lines that will make a swimmer crazy for you!
Valentine’s day is quickly approaching, so naturally love is in the air! More specifically for swimmers, love is in the chlorine-scented, stuffy, often poorly-ventilated air of the pool deck. Whether …
A Swimmer's life
Why do you swim?
There are many reasons why we take part in our favourite sport. Some people want to keep fit, others want to train with their old friends, and yet others want …
A Swimmer's life
The mantra for becoming a stronger swimmer!
I have often entered races because I needed a new goal. I needed the motivation to get off the sofa and plunge into the cold water. The idea of competing …
A Swimmer's life
arena signs Brazilian sprinter Marcelo Chierighini
arena has announced a new sponsorship agreement with Marcelo Chierighini of Brazil, a 2019 global top 5 swimmer in 100m freestyle. The 28-year-old was a key member of the Brazilian …
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