Category: Training & Technique

Training & Technique

3 tips to make your freestyle even more efficient

In this article, we would like to give you three more tips to make your freestyle even more efficient, also suggesting some special drills to improve your arm stroke. In …

Written by: arena coaches 24 March '17 0
Training & Technique

From non-competitive swimmer to masters athlete: how, when and why

The main reasons we go to the pool in our leisure time are: to enjoy the water, to feel good (to improve our cardiorespiratory functions, muscles and bone structure and …

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

Not much time for training? Here are some exercises (in and out of the water) for you! Part 2

Combined physical fitness/swim work-out by the pool for beginners and time-crunched swimmers. Here is another training session based around a combination of both physical exercises out of the water and …

Written by: Manuele Trezzi 15 March '17 0
Starting block drills: A swimmer makes a turn underwater
Training & Technique

How to perform a proper start and turn

The start and turn are vital for any swimmer, whatever their standard. That is why we have decided to give you a few tips to improve both your start and …

Written by: arena coaches 8 March '17 0
Training & Technique

High intensity interval training and performance

In cooperation with Sport Science Lab In the context of training, “optimal stimulus” refers to how dose-response is perfectly calibrated to physiological adaptation. Would you like to know how to …

Written by: Arena 1 March '17 0
Training & Technique

Medley: the “hidden” importance of a dedicated session

We have already seen how to incorporate a micro-cycle of training sessions (weekly training cycle) over a period of time. We have decided to call one of these sessions a …

Written by: arena coaches 22 February '17 0
Training & Technique

CrossFit: pros and cons for swimming

Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of CrossFit as supplementary training for swimming. Today we’re going to talk about a rather recent innovation in sports training that …

Written by: Manuele Trezzi 17 February '17 0
Training & Technique

“Nurse” your training using a medicine ball

Find out how to make the most of this “old-fashioned” piece of equipment to improve your swimming! A medicine ball is a very versatile means of varying, improving and making …

Written by: Manuele Trezzi 15 February '17 0
Training & Technique

The butterfly: power and harmony

Level: beginners The stroke gets its name from its sweeping arm action reminiscent of a butterfly’s wings. It is the most spectacular to watch and also the hardest to swim: …

Written by: arena coaches 8 February '17 0
Training & Technique

Paddles, tips for optimum use during backstroke

We have already talked about paddles in our blog (The power is in your hands) and of the role they play in correcting the stroke, increasing the strength and the aerobic …

Written by: arena coaches 3 February '17 0