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Vasa Videos
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Vasa Ergometer - Introduction
Short clip to introduce the Vasa Ergometer.
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Better Technique + More Power = Faster Swimming
If you are a competitive swimmer, swim coach, triathlete, or triathlon coach, this video will teach you how to integrate training with the Vasa Ergometer (“Erg”) swim bench to achieve dramatic improvements in stroke technique, sustained stroke power, speed and stamina – so you can swim faster than ever before. WATCH a PREVIEW and order your FREE copy today!

Vasa at the 2008 Olympic Trials
See two athletes (including former Olympian Scott Goldblatt) compete in the Vasa 100 meter erg challenge and try beat Roland Schoemans record time.
The "Power of the Y"
Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen talks about the "Power of the Y" and how it can help you get more power in your stroke.
Using Vasa Power Paddles while training will help you to learn and perfect this technique.
Frequently Asked Questions
Video Answers to some of your most frequently asked questions:

Vasa Test Day
Glenn Mills of GoSwim.tv decided he's going to substitute practices this season with daily training on his Vasa Ergometer. To kick off the season, he's going to start out with an all-day session of tests, with the machine set at various levels of resistance, and trying to measure my performance over the course of the day.


Germantown Dryland Workout
Dryland workout with Coach Shoulberg at the Germantown Academy. October 29, 2008


100M Ergometer Challenge
Athletes competing in the 100M Ergometer Challenge at the 2008 Olympic Trials.


Training for Surfing
Tomas Anthony of Everyday Athlete® talks about how the Vasa Ergometer and Vasa Trainer have been invaluable in simulating the paddling stroke so he to keep fit for surfing.

Swimming with the Vasa Ergometer
Triathlon Coach Marc Evans demonstrates the Vasa Ergometer for teaching technique in headline, high elbow leverage and tempo.
Made in Vermont
News story about Vasa and it's made in Vermont history by Jack Thurston
of CBS affiliate WCAX News
Early Vertical Forearm Technique
Triathlon Coach Al Lyman works with athlete Elizabeth Kenyon and discusses the concept of Early Vertical Forearm and how this technique can help prevent shoulder injuries and provide more forward propulsion in your swim.
10 minute swimming strength workout
This workout utilizes the Vasa Ergometer, hand weights, a power wheel and a resistance band. This workout is perfect if you are short on time (taking only 8-10 minutes) or if want to incorporate some upper-body strength work into your session.



Training Challenges for Triathletes
Triathlon Coach Al Lyman talks about the challenges triathletes face in their training (proper technique, consistency, muscle memory, strength, endurance, power, training time & preparing for the open water swim).

Stroke rate in a triathlon swim
Triathlon Coach Al Lyman talks about how stroking at a higher rate in an open water swim will help you have an easier and faster triathlon swim.

Swim technique for avoiding injury
Triathlon Coach Al Lyman talks about what we can learn from world class swimmers for better technique, more power in your stroke and keeping healthy.   

New SpaceSaver Ergometer
Informational video about the NEW SpaceSaver Ergometer.
Vasa Ergometer - Sound
Listen to how quiet the Vasa Ergometer is.
Save time and swim faster
Triathlete Lisbeth Kenyon talks about how the Vasa Ergometer has helped her solve her training time issues.
Glenn Mills of GoSwim.tv
Swimmer Glenn Mills talks about how the Vasa Ergometer helps swimmers & coaches develop swim power & correct technique.
Cut 8 minutes off your 1/2 ironman time
Triathlete Matt Shaffer talks about how training with the Vasa Ergometer helped him cut 8 minutes off his 1/2 Ironman Time.
Recovery Stroke on SpaceSaver Ergometer
Watch recovery stroke exercise on the new SpaceSaver Ergometer.
1.0 DVD Preview
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Vasa Trainer Introduction
Learn about the Vasa Trainer for Swimmers, Surfers, Triathletes, All-around Athletes, and PT and Rehab.
 



Or, choose the chapter on your sport:

Vasa Trainer for Competitive Swimmers
Vasa visited the University of Southern California to learn how they use the Vasa Trainer in their program.
 
Vasa Trainer for Surfers
Learn how surfers can use the Vasa Trainer to keep fit for paddling, even when the surf is down or you can't get to the water.
 
Vasa Trainer for All-Athletes
Learn how the sport-specific training of the Vasa Trainer can help you excel in your sport. You can do over 200 exercises for strength, endurance, power, and rehabilitation.
 
Vasa Trainer for PT and Rehab
Learn how several physical therapists use the Vasa Trainer in their practices.
 
Germantown Dryland Workout
Dryland workout with Coach Shoulberg at the Germantown Academy.
October 29, 2008


Workout for Surfers
Sam George Surf Workout on Vasa Trainer
from "Learning to Surf with Surfer Joe",
by Mermaid Pictures


Vasa Trainer workout with Finis Circuit Trainer
Watch Vern Gambetta's dryland circuit training workout with the new
Finis Circuit Trainer and a Vasa Trainer.

 

Freestyle on Vasa Trainer
Demonstration with technique tips for freestyle on Vasa Trainer

Butterfly on Vasa Trainer
Demonstration with technique tips for butterfly on Vasa Trainer



Vasa Trainer: Strength Training Exercises

Abdominals
Resisted
Ab Crunch
Plyometric Squat
with Ball
Super
Ab Crunches


Arms

Triceps Extensions
Biceps Curls


Back
Pullups
Rowing

Chest
Chest Press
Chest Fly


Legs

SquatsCalf Raises
Lunges
Plyometric Lunges
Plyometric SquatsGlute Lunge

Shoulders

Shoulder
Extensions
Asymmetric
Extensions
Reverse
Flys
External
Rotator Cuff
Internal
Rotator Cuff





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