Fitness & Wellness
A swimmer’s nutrition: when to eat, what to eat and training
One of the main issues concerning a swimmer’s nutrition is what to eat and when to eat it: it is advisable to eat a diet based around small but nutritionally …
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Martina Pica
6 July '17
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Training & Technique
Backstroke technique, the importance of swimming single-arm backstroke
The single-arm technique, like for example swimming backstroke with one arm, allows swimmers to think about what they are doing in the water. Attention is focused on both their body …
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arena coaches
6 June '17
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Training & Technique
3 simple exercises for strengthening your arms
We have already seen how to strengthen your lower limbs by performing exercises either in the pool and/or at the poolside. Using the same method, let’s see how we can …
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arena coaches
31 May '17
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A Swimmer's life
5 Pool Rule Breaks Women are guilty off!
The brand new line of competitive swimming two-pieces launched by arena is geared towards our more edgy female athletes, as the collection’s name ‘RuleBreaker’ suggests. Its’ playful and colourful style …
Written by:
Rebecca Gillis
29 May '17
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A Swimmer's life
You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer: coaching children!
As is the case with many of my fellow swimmers, during my teenage years I developed an interest in coaching. Apparently training nine times a week just wasn’t enough pool …
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Rebecca Gillis
25 May '17
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A Swimmer's life
The slowest in the lane
We all know how to swim fast in theory: we are always trying to find out new ways of going faster, perfecting our swim stroke and getting a better feel …
Written by:
Valeria Molfino
2 May '17
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Training & Technique
Strategies for racing at your best and overcoming anxiety
Races are definitely one of the hardest things an athlete has to cope with. There are various techniques for helping athletes to overcome their anxiety. Find out what they are. …
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arena coaches
27 April '17
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Just for Women
Swimming makes you beautiful: how to fight imperfections lap after lap
Virtually every woman, when looking in the mirror, sees thousands of faults and is often at war with her own reflection, and trying to please yourself every day can become …
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