Category: Training & Technique

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 0
Training & Technique

Add Yoga to your swim workout!

It is becoming common, even among high-level athletes, to incorporate extra-pool workouts into the routine water training, the so-called “dryland training”. This includes training for all the aspects for which …

Written by: Manuele Trezzi 28 October '16 0
Training & Technique

3 tips for a faster turn

Turns can give you an incredible advantage if performed properly. A well-executed turn will allow you to accelerate after pushing off the wall so that you reach the right speed …

Written by: arena coaches 21 October '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
Training & Technique

Be fast without rushing – Part Two

Butterfly & Breaststroke Turns How to improve your execution speed? Erwann Jacob, Guingamp’s coach, says: “to manage performing a quick and efficient turn, the swimmer has to learn to organize …

Written by: Nicolas Vannier 21 September '16 0
Training & Technique

Be fast without rushing – Part One

Butterfly & Breaststroke Turns The turn plays an essential role in the stroke. If well performed, it can help you gain speed on each of the transitions and therefore help …

Written by: Nicolas Vannier 14 September '16 0
Fitness & Wellness, Training & Technique

A vital alley for swimmers – STRETCHING

Let’s see how your swimming can benefit from stretching! There is plenty of writing, reading and interest in training seen as exercise in preparation for something. There is very little …

Written by: Manuele Trezzi 7 September '16 0
Swimmer doing some freestyle drills
Training & Technique

10 drills to improve your freestyle

Swimming is only ranked 44th in terms of difficulty in the ESPN (a US TV channel that broadcasts sports programs only) world rankings. A study of the parameters on which these …

Written by: arena coaches 30 August '16 0
Training & Technique

Swim Snorkel Pro. The latest development for swimming training

Swim Snorkel Pro is the latest development on the more conventional Swim Snorkel. Designed for more experienced swimmers, its hydrodynamic design guarantees exceptional stability at high speeds. This feature not …

Written by: arena coaches 24 August '16 0
Training & Technique

Breaststroke: it’s all about the leg kick

The breaststroke is one of the most complicated strokes to learn. Technically speaking, it is completely different from all the others, even in terms of where your forward thrust comes …

Written by: arena coaches 18 July '16 0