Too Sick To Swim?
Feeling under the weather? Not sure whether to swim? Let’s dive deeper… For anyone that thrives on an active lifestyle, you will know the inner conflict of wanting to exercise…
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arena’s tips for choosing the right lenses for your goggles
How to choose lenses for arena goggles The lenses for arena goggles are not all the same. Choose the ideal style and colour for your specific needs! When choosing swimming…
How to choose a sports bra
arena sports bras: how do you choose the right one? When choosing a sports bra, it is extremely important to bear in mind what kind of exercise you will be…
arena’s range of swim bags and backpacks for the pool
arena swim bags The most important feature of a swim bag is how much it holds. So, what are the alternatives? And what uses can be made of bags and…
Swimming To Lose Weight, Tone Up, Get Fit!
January brings an influx of newcomers to the pool looking to start the new year with a health and fitness kick. Getting started can be challenging but staying consistent can…
The Grand Swim
“The reason I undertook The Grand Swim was to raise money and awareness about the ever present issue the oceans face.” (Oly Rush) Miles: 60 miles 95.5km | Air Temperature:…
Become A Better Swimmer *Without* Swimming
That’s right, your performance during your swim isn’t exclusively down to the hours spent training. A healthy body and a healthy mind working in unison are guaranteed to offer greater…
Christmas Gift Ideas For The Swimmer In Your Life
The most wonderful time of the year is coming around fast! If you or your loved ones are swimming enthusiasts looking for gift inspiration, then this blog is the place…
10 Backstroke Drills for Your Next Practice
Backstroke is a unique swimming style that many people avoid due to the body position backstrokers must maintain. The stroke may seem very different from the popular front crawl stroke…
A Brief Guide to Wetsuits
Learn about the technological neoprene makeup of a wetsuit, the various benefits of wearing one, and the recommended instances of usage across sports and bodies of open water. How a…
5 Ways To Motivate Your Winter Swimming Session
Keeping motivated in the colder months can be a challenge. Many associate swimming with the summer as a way to cool off on a warm and sunny day, but when…
Training Equipment: Top 5
When using training equipment to enhance your performance there are 5 main items that are used for training: Kickboard, Pull Buoy, Fins, Hand Paddles and Snorkel. Each of these can…
A step by step guide to being a more responsible open water swimmer
Being open water swimmers, we get to see the destruction of the natural habitat first hand. The pace at which we move through the water allows us to take a…
10 things you need to know before going to the pool for the first time
Going to the pool is, obviously, one of our favourite things here at arena! Experienced swimmers and professionals, not to mention keen amateurs and anybody else confident in the water, all know which accessories they need to take with them in their swim bag and how to prepare for training sessions in…
How to get back into your workout routine after the holidays – Dryland training
After the holidays (which you’ve most likely spent being lazy and eating) getting back into your workout routine can be quite difficult. We’re not distinguishing between winter holidays, summer holidays or…
Outdoor swimming pools: summer training tips
Three, two, one….summer is already here! Great! Sunshine, warm weather and… where should I go to swim?! For those lucky swimmers who live along the coast, it a no-brainer: open-water…
Fitness at the Beach, part 1 – Getting Exercise on a Beach Holiday
If you’re on a beach holiday with family or friends who just want to relax, you can still get some exercise. Here are a few activities you can do on…
Aquasphere – Advanced goggles for every condition
Aquasphere has been a leading brand for innovative goggles since their launch in the 1998 when they introduced the worlds first swim mask, the SEAL. From here they have paved…
5 Tricks To Stop Swimming Goggles Fogging Up
As swimmers, we know how frustrating it is when you’re mid swim and your goggles begin clouding over, whether it’s during a leisurely swim or on race day there is…
Wetsuit Guide: Sizing, Thickness, Fitting and Aftercare
Introduction to Wetsuits Finding the right size wetsuit can sometimes be quite time consuming , especially for a first time buyer. With wetsuits fitting to the body like a second…
Running and Swimming: calorie-burning work-outs for the summer
Sport is essential for getting in shape for the summer. So how can you burn fat and calories by swimming and running? Here’s a training plan to get ready for…
Quick guide to choosing women’s swimwear for the beach
It goes without saying: when choosing women’s swimwear for the beach, looks definitely count. Deciding whether to opt for a bikini or one-piece for your days on the beach is…
Tough times don’t last, but tough people do!
We are competitive swimmers. We are athletes. We are a rare breed of people who set 4:30AM alarms, who sweat while most people are asleep, who push our bodies to…
Men’s Beachwear Options for Every Body Type
Let’s face it, we all like to look good at the beach. Functionality is important when it comes to choosing your swim shorts, but if they don’t make you feel…