Tag: training

Starting block drills: A swimmer makes a turn underwater
Training & Technique

Starting Block Drills and Pointers for Faster Turns

Along with a proper warm-up routine and a good training program, the start and turn are vital for any swimmer, whatever their standard. That is why we have decided to …

Written by: Harrison Howarth 27 September '21 0
3 secrets to achieving your goals ARENA BLOG
Training & Technique

The 3 secrets to achieving exceptional goals!

Discover the three secrets to achieving exceptional goals. Why do you swim or do triathlon? What makes you push yourself so hard every day for so many hours each week? …

Written by: arena coaches 3 February '21 0
Training & Technique

1 drill every day to improve your freestyle!

5 drills for 5 training sessions to improve your freestyle swim stroke! A different workout every day of the week focusing on various factors to perfect your freestyle swim stroke. …

Written by: arena coaches 12 August '20 0
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 …

Written by: arena coaches 31 May '17 0
Training & Technique

Pullkick Pro, drills for using it properly

In previous articles we have already presented the arena Pull kick , a useful swimming aid combining the design of a kickboard and pullbuoy. Now it is time to take …

Written by: arena coaches 25 November '16 0
Training & Technique

The top 3 drills for freestyle sprinters!

There is certainly a whole range of drills for freestyle sprinters, but the 3 drills referred to in this article should be included in any sprint swimmer’s training plan. 1. …

Written by: arena coaches 13 October '16 0