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Orca
September 9, 2020
TIPS FOR OPEN WATER SWIMMING
Dive in and learn some different tips about open water swimming with Isabel Del Barrio, triathlete and personal trainer.
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Orca
May 25, 2020
THE NEW ALPHA, ITS NOT FOR EVERYONE
These swimmers, known as Natural Swimmers, have a very refined technique without technical errors, which allows them to maintain an optimal position in the water without the need for assista
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Orca
May 18, 2020
NO BLUE, NO GREEN
As outdoor sports lovers, we understand that we must preserve the environment that we all enjoy so much.
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Orca
May 7, 2020
Make The Ocean Your Pool
Pool closures out of respect for social distancing don't have to become a barrier to continue swimming. Subscribe to our newsletter, and receive support from our team.
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Best Places To Swim
April 30, 2020
THE 10 BEST PLACES TO SWIM: RECOMMENDED BY OUR COMMUNITY
Whether it is a long-distance swim or a quick dip, something to enjoy with friends, or a way to connect with nature... We all have a favorite spot for doing what we enjoy most, and here we have the 10 favorite spots curated by our community.
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Training Programs
March 24, 2020
WEEKLY WORKOUT PLAN: DAY 4
Your body's core, abdominals, lumbar and hip muscles need to be worked in specific ways in order to strengthen and stabilize them and get more control of this area, which will increase your endurance while swimming.
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Training Programs
March 24, 2020
WEEKLY WORKOUT PLAN: DAY 3
Strength plays an important role in technique, since in order to properly execute a movement, it is often necessary to strengthen certain muscles, which helps you hold an efficient position for longer.
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Training Programs
March 23, 2020
WEEKLY WORKOUT PLAN: DAY 2
More and more coaches recommend alternating larger volume low or moderate intensity workouts with high intensity workouts, with the goal of improving athletes' strength and endurance.
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Training Programs
March 23, 2020
WEEKLY WORKOUT PLAN: DAY 1
For us, sports are more about safety and health than competition. Being the best or the fastest means nothing if health doesn't come first. It's time to stop, so that we're able to keep going.