Category: Training & Technique

Training & Technique

13 “dry-land” exercises for swimmers

We have already mentioned the importance of dryland workouts for preventing injuries, warming up for a training session and then cooling down afterwards. Today we will be looking at some …

Written by: arena coaches 20 June '17 0
How to increase lung capacity for swimming: swimmer coming up for air
Training & Technique

Do not get out of breath!

Why you need to improve your lung capacity and how to do so. Before tacking this subject, I would like to make a suggestion: take a look at a video …

Written by: arena coaches 16 June '17 0
Training & Technique

3 simple exercises for strengthening your arms

We have already seen how to strengthen your lower limbs by performing exercises either in the pool and/or at the poolside. Using the same method, let’s see how we can …

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

Creative exercises using arena tools

Let’s virtually open your bag of tools and see how to use them creatively! Over the last few months we have learned to use various arena tools in a conventional …

Written by: arena coaches 6 June '17 0
Training & Technique

Not much time for training? Here are some exercises (in and out of the water) for you! Part 3

Physical fitness and swimming training session directly by the edge of the pool for beginners and time-crunched people! Here is our third “workout tip” for all those who can only …

Written by: arena coaches 20 April '17 0
Training & Technique

The swimming formula – science explains how to go faster

v = (Pm*Ep)/D At first this strange formula would appear to have nothing to do with swimming in a pool, but science tells us that a swimmer’s speed is studied …

Written by: Giorgio Gatta 14 April '17 0
Training & Technique

The importance of work “out of the pool”

Find out why so-called “dryland” training is important for all swimmers, even amateurs and beginners! Training out of the pool seems to be UNHEARD OF! Stretching and injury prevention exercises …

Written by: arena coaches 12 April '17 0
Training & Technique

Do you want to improve your backstroke technique? Follow this plan!

Improve your backstroke! – Training plan for beginners and amateurs In my opinion, the backstroke has developed more slowly than all the other swim strokes over recent times. It is …

Written by: arena coaches 7 April '17 0
Training & Technique

Find out whether the time has come to change your mentality

An athlete who recognises their own skills and works hard with a positive attitude and winning mentality can overcome past failures and achieve new and even higher goals. “A winner …

Written by: arena coaches 31 March '17 0
Training & Technique

Strengthen your swim stroke wherever you are: Burpees

Here is a way to become a stronger swimmer without needing a gym or any other special equipment! Today we will be looking at a bodyweight exercise involving all your …

Written by: Manuele Trezzi 29 March '17 0