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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …