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Swimmer doing some freestyle drills
Training & Technique

10 drills to improve your freestyle

Swimming is only ranked 44th in terms of difficulty in the ESPN (a US TV channel that broadcasts sports programs only) world rankings. A study of the parameters on which these …

Written by: arena coaches 30 August '16 0
Training & Technique

Swim Snorkel Pro. The latest development for swimming training

Swim Snorkel Pro is the latest development on the more conventional Swim Snorkel. Designed for more experienced swimmers, its hydrodynamic design guarantees exceptional stability at high speeds. This feature not …

Written by: arena coaches 24 August '16 0

Different Ways to Use the Swim Keel

Arena’s Swim Keel is a multi-purpose training tool that is about to become an essential part of your daily training. The Swim Keel is an innovative training aid patented by Arena. As …

Written by: arena coaches 3 August '16 0
Training & Technique

Breaststroke: it’s all about the leg kick

The breaststroke is one of the most complicated strokes to learn. Technically speaking, it is completely different from all the others, even in terms of where your forward thrust comes …

Written by: arena coaches 18 July '16 0
Training & Technique

How to swim faster

Once you have developed a good swim style and good endurance, it is time to develop your speed or, in other words, to perform drills aimed at making you swim …

Written by: arena coaches 26 May '16 0
Training & Technique

3 alternative exercises for developing strong shoulders

This article describes three alternative exercises useful for all four swim strokes, which will help you strengthen your shoulders (and not just your shoulders). Statistically speaking, shoulder injuries are the …

Written by: arena coaches 24 May '16 0
Training & Technique

Improve your performance with autogenous training

You can get the best out of your body using psycho-physical relaxation techniques. Find out how! We have already taken a look, several times, at those physical disciplines that can …

Written by: arena coaches 12 May '16 0
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. …

Written by: arena coaches 10 May '16 0
Training & Technique

10 drills to improve your coordination

When we swim we hope that the movements we make are as close as possible to the motor project we had in mind just before we started. How close these …

Written by: arena coaches 3 May '16 0
The importance of hydration for swimmers
Fitness & Wellness

The importance of hydration for a swimmer

Why is it important for a swimmer to hydrate? Let’s find out! Hydration is perhaps one of the most underestimated aspects of any sport. Bearing in mind that most weight loss …

Written by: arena coaches 17 November '13 0