Category: Training & Technique

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
Training & Technique

How to kickstart your training with medley sets

Swimming training can be monotonous and unstimulating, particularly at certain times of year. To make your training drills more dynamic focus on medley sets, a combination of aerobic work and …

Written by: arena coaches 28 March '19 0
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Training & Technique

3 tips on how to plan an effective workout even if you don’t have much time

For amateur and master-swimmers: How to make your workout more effective. Useful tips on how to optimise a workout program. Despite the training season already started a few weeks ago, …

Written by: arena coaches 1 March '19 0
Training & Technique

Are you training in the right way? Physical evaluation test in and out of the pool

Based on a few tests that can be done in and out of the pool, you’ll be able to evaluate how to optimize your workout program in order to obtain …

Written by: arena coaches 31 January '19 0
Training & Technique

3 tips for improving your underwater phase

If you are wondering what the best way is to be faster in the water, the answer is to improve your underwater phase! The underwater leg kick is considered to …

Written by: arena coaches 16 January '19 0
Training & Technique

The 5 problems afflicting swimmers of all standards

There are certain problems that need to be understood by both beginners and experienced swimmers if they are to make their swim training more effective. Swimming is a fluid sport: …

Written by: arena coaches 9 January '19 0
Training & Technique

Benifits of training in high altitudes

Training in high altitudes can bring great benefits, we’ll see how. Usually during the time frame of a sporting season there’s a time in which the athlete moves to higher …

Written by: arena coaches 13 December '18 0
Training & Technique

Tapering: what to do out of the water – Weekly plan

You have finally reached the final stage of a macro-training block, so-called tapering. Tapering usually involves the final 7-10 days of a training block that lasted between 12-24 weeks. Tapering …

Written by: arena coaches 24 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
Training & Technique

How to train with fins and a swim snorkel

The most familiar and popular swim aids include a swim snorkel and short fins. Both give you greater power and ease of movement through the water. Fins are used to increase …

Written by: arena coaches 10 August '18 0