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Training & Technique

Breaststroke: Tips&Tricks

Even though it might seem to an onlooker as if somebody is swimming really well, that does not always translate into a good swim time for that particular stroke. The …

Written by: arena coaches 14 December '16

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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

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Training & Technique

Pull kick, arena’s revolutionary training aid

You are used to using training aids to help with body alignment and buoyancy, allowing you to focus on key aspects, such as your legs, arms, upper body or swim …

Written by: arena coaches 7 December '16

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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

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Elite Team

Short Course – Interview with Cal Men’s Swimming Head Coach Dave Durden

With the 25m pool, technical aspects such as the turn, push, glide, and sprint naturally become more important – how do you work on these aspects in your preparation for …

Written by: Arena 29 November '16

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A Swimmer's life

You’re a sprinter if…

I am always startled to find myself swimming against athletes who manage to swim incredibly fast times in races even though they are always the slowest in the lane at …

Written by: Valeria Molfino 25 November '16

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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

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Training & Technique

The top 3 drills for freestyle sprinters!

There is certainly a whole range of drills for freestyle sprinters, but the 3 drills referred to in this article should be included in any sprint swimmer’s training plan. Left …

Written by: arena coaches 16 November '16

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Training & Technique

Breath Holding Underwater Guide

Breath holding is common in swimming, therefore understanding the physiology of breath holding is essential for swimmers. Learn if breath holding is safe and the physiology of breath holding. Swimming …

Written by: John Mullen 11 November '16

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Swim Tech