Tag: training

Training & Technique

Not much time for training? Here are the right exercise (in and out of the pool) for you!

Not everybody has plenty of time to keep fit through sport. So not everybody can both swim and do specific fitness training out of the pool. Most people can probably …

Written by: Manuele Trezzi 18 January '17 0

It is time to train your legs!

In our previous articles we saw that a good kick is not just vital for sprinters but also for swimmers training for long-distance races. In this article we will give …

Written by: arena coaches 13 January '17 0
Training & Technique

Pullkick Pro, drills for using it properly

In previous articles we have already presented the arena Pull kick , a useful swimming aid combining the design of a kickboard and pullbuoy. Now it is time to take …

Written by: arena coaches 11 January '17 0
Sideview of a swimmer with swimming hand paddles
Training & Technique

Are you sure you are using your hand paddles properly?

Hand paddles are really beneficial for experienced swimmers, but they must be used with care and moderation by less experienced swimmers. In previous articles we provided an overview of hand …

Written by: arena coaches 23 December '16 0
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: Manuele Trezzi 21 December '16 0
Training & Technique

Power is in your hands

Paddles are tools you should always have with you in your training bag. Worn on your hands in training, they help develop specific muscle groups in your arms by increasing …

Written by: arena coaches 19 October '16 0