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A Swimmer's life

10 things swimmers have in common with Stranger Things

1. They know the importance of teammates via GIPHY 2. Sticky locker rooms. via GIPHY 3. The difficulty with communication. Especially when you are underwater and the coach is speaking. …

Written by: Arena 14 November '17

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Training & Technique

Learn all the different ways of using the Swim Keel!

The Swim Keel is an innovative arena training aid that will soon become an essential part of your training sessions. The Swim Keel is an innovative training aid patented by …

Written by: arena coaches 30 October '17

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Fitness & Wellness

Swimming cures, from water retention to depression

In this article, we will talk about swimming as a beneficial sport that counteracts and combats small and big disorders. It is an effective ally that does not only lead …

Written by: Arena 26 October '17

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A Swimmer's life

5 reasons why you could never stop swimming

During an intense training session or on the morning before a race, I have very often felt like stopping and giving up swimming. But then after all the intense effort …

Written by: Valeria Molfino 19 October '17

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Just for Women

Using swimming to tone ‘problem areas’

It’s human nature to be critical of our bodies, and while we want to focus on the positive, we all have problem areas we’d like to address. Swimming can help. …

Written by: Arena 23 September '17

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Fitness & Wellness

Why are we too tired to swim?

Everything is ready to go. You’ve already prepared your bag, and you’re heading to the pool for your usual workout. But suddenly you become unusual tired and weak. You feel …

Written by: Arena 21 September '17

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Training & Technique

Swimming technique: 360° butterfly leg kick

An exercise to improve your feel for the water suitable for all ages. Everything complicated about being in the water can be summed up in the various aspects of the …

Written by: arena coaches 19 September '17

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Fitness & Wellness

Learning to swim as an adult? Here is everything you need to know

Why would an adult want to learn how to swim? For lots of different reasons, most of which are very personal. The most common reasons are: overcoming a childhood fear …

Written by: Arena 14 September '17

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Training & Technique

How to write a training plan

An arena coach explains how to write a training plan. Here are all the tips you need to devise a training session to make the most of your time. In …

Written by: arena coaches 8 September '17

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Fitness & Wellness

Help, a cramp! Tips and remedies to deal with it

If you consistently practice sports, sooner or later you will have to come to grips with: the horrific cramp. A sudden pain with varying intensity, an involuntary spasm of the …

Written by: Arena 6 September '17

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