Category: Fitness & Wellness

Fitness & Wellness

Train while you are asleep!

For many people eight hours’ uninterrupted sleep is literally what they dream of. There is never enough time in the day, we are always in a hurry, and we only …

Written by: Valeria Molfino 20 January '17 0
Fitness & Wellness

Swimmers Posture

Posture influences strength, injury risk, and performance. Learn why swimmers have poor posture and even the term “Swimmers Posture” named after them. A rounded spine and forward head posture are …

Written by: John Mullen 6 January '17 0
Fitness & Wellness

Getting Ready for the Holidays: Tips for a Stress-Free Christmas

Many people give in to bad habits and stress over the holidays. Here are a few tips to make Christmas more enjoyable and less guilt inducing. We make the same …

Written by: Arena 9 December '16 0
Fitness & Wellness

Lap Swim for Beginners: Overcoming the Boredom of Repetition

Swimming laps is repetitive, which to some people means boredom. But there are lots of things you can do to add interest and variety to your workouts. If you ask …

Written by: Arena 2 December '16 0
Fitness & Wellness

Patience, confidence, charisma: the identikit of a good trainer

Which features should a good swimming trainer have? Should he be gutsy and push his students to always give their best or should he be more understanding and reassuring, ready …

Written by: Arena 18 November '16 0
Fitness & Wellness

Stretching BEFORE training

Let’s see what you should do during those few minutes before training! Your training session begins at 8 p.m. but you are already at the poolside by 7.45 and you …

Written by: Manuele Trezzi 4 November '16 0
Fitness & Wellness

Speed up your metabolism and burn more calories!

Are you a beginner swimmer or triathlete, who is trying to work out how to burn more calories to improve your fitness? Then this is the article for you! First …

Written by: arena coaches 26 October '16 0
Fitness & Wellness

Sharing Lanes During Lap Swim: Tips for Stress-Free Swimming With Others

Lap swim can be intimidating when all the lanes are occupied, but lane sharing goes smoothly if everyone follows a few basic rules of etiquette. Showing up at the pool …

Written by: Arena 14 October '16 0
Fitness & Wellness

Back Pain, Learn about the Benefits of Water!

Who can say they have never had at least once in their life a crippling back pain or one which prevented them from carrying out normal everyday activities? I think …

Written by: Alessandro Bacchi 30 September '16 0
Fitness & Wellness

Swimming With Contact Lenses

Can you wear contact lenses when swimming? Here’s what you need to know about the risks and your options. Most people don’t have perfect vision. If you’re far-sighted, you may …

Written by: Arena 16 September '16 0