Category: Training & Technique

Training & Technique

Round off your swimming training with some Pilates!

Today we will be explaining how and why to use Pilates out of the pool to round off your training.  The Pilates method is a training system devised by Joseph …

Written by: arena coaches 11 January '18 0
Training & Technique

4 group drills to be tried out with your teammates

Although swimming is basically an individual sport, today we will show that you can also train in a group in the pool! Let’s take a look at some training drills …

Written by: arena coaches 24 December '17 0
Training & Technique

Alternate breathing and perfectly balanced freestyle swimming

You will have certainly heard about alternate freestyle breathing, but have you ever wondered what the real benefits are? Alternate breathing means breathing every three strokes or, rather, the ability …

Written by: arena coaches 20 December '17 0
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Training & Technique

Butterfly: may the force be with you

The butterfly is, without a shadow of a doubt, the most energy-sapping stroke. You consume twice as many (kilo)calories swimming the butterfly than swimming freestyle. For this reason and because …

Written by: arena coaches 12 December '17 0
Training & Technique

Swimming for the older age group – try this set!

Swimming is considered to be one of the most popular sports in many European countries. Despite it could be considered a “boring” sport; it has now overtaken football and many …

Written by: arena coaches 28 November '17 0
Training & Technique

3 tips for a faster turn

Turns can give you an incredible advantage if performed properly. A well-executed turn will allow you to accelerate after pushing off the wall so that you reach the right speed …

Written by: arena coaches 17 November '17 0
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 0
Training & Technique

How to make your swimsuit last longer

You chose it from so many others due to its distinctive pattern and other features that none of the others had, but now look at it, dull and lifeless and …

Written by: Valeria Molfino 17 October '17 0
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Training & Technique

Butterfly, improve your endurance!

Swimmers often face the problem of trying to finish a 200m butterfly without living a near-death experience. These 3 drills will help you develop and increase your cardiovascular and respiratory …

Written by: Nicolas Vannier 13 October '17 0
Training & Technique

Let’s learn how to turn

Just as important as working on your technical swimming skills, it is vital there is almost no break while performing turns for  a training session to be really effective. In …

Written by: arena coaches 3 October '17 0