Tag: swimming

Fitness & Wellness

Returning to the pool after the holidays: the 5 mistakes you should avoid!

September, time to return to the ranks and abandon that state of suspended grace and holiday feel typical of summer. This is also the month of new beginnings and new goals, …

Written by: Arena 9 September '20 0
Training & Technique

Strengthen your swim stroke wherever you are: Burpees

Here is a way to become a stronger swimmer without needing a gym or any other special equipment! Today we will be looking at a bodyweight exercise involving all your …

Written by: arena coaches 13 March '20 0
Just for Women

5 things only female swimmers can understand

There is nothing better than giving a positive twist to your tiring daily routine with our favourite training session in the pool. But when you do not have much time …

Written by: Arena 6 March '20 0
Training & Technique

13 Breaststroke Tips&Tricks

Even though it might seem to an onlooker as if somebody is swimming really well, that does not always translate into a good swim time for that particular stroke. The …

Written by: arena coaches 27 September '19 0
Fitness & Wellness

Why am I not improving?

People who have just started swimming often expect to improve more quickly than is really feasible. This inevitably leads to frustration, particularly when you cannot swim the number of laps …

Written by: Arturo Mugnai 3 May '19 0
Training & Technique

13 “dry-land” exercises for swimmers

We have already mentioned the importance of dryland workouts for preventing injuries, warming up for a training session and then cooling down afterwards. Today we will be looking at some …

Written by: arena coaches 24 April '19 0
Fitness & Wellness

Warning: swimming is seriously good for your health!

Discover the benefits of swimming for your brain! That is what all swimmers ought to know, so if you do not swim get started right now! As well as the physical benefits …

Written by: Marco Borreca 17 October '18 0
Training & Technique

3 leg exercises to be performed in the pool

We have already talked about the importance of the legs for swimmers. The driving force they provide is vital, particularly for those aiming to reach a fast pace during a …

Written by: arena coaches 12 October '18 0
Fitness & Wellness

Obesity, how swimming can help

One can only imagine the harmful consequences that this illness will have upon the individual that suffers from obesity. But what is it exactly? What is obesity and how common …

Written by: Marco Borreca 22 June '18 0
Training & Technique

CrossFit: pros and cons for swimming

Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of CrossFit as supplementary training for swimming. Today we’re going to talk about a rather recent innovation in sports training that …

Written by: arena coaches 4 May '18 0