This Kona Ironman Triathlete Shaved 7 Minutes off Swim Time with Vasa Training
Ironman World Championship Special Interview Salt Lake City based triathlete Nate Zarlengo has been racing triathlons for 11 years and has experienced incredible success by qualifying for the Ironman World Championships twice. During the 2021 Ironman Coeur D’Alene, Nate experienced a significant personal record by improving his swim time by 7 minutes. He went […]
Read More »Paralympic Triathlon Training with Chris Hammer
Vasa had the privilege of interviewing #3 Ranked Paratriathlete Chris Hammer about his experience preparing for the 2020 Paralympic Games and why he considers the Vasa SwimErg a vital tool in his paralympic triathlon training preparation. We’re honored to call Chris a #VasaAthlete! Chris was born with one hand, the result of a congenital condition. […]
Read More »Vasa Exclusive Interview: World Championship Qualifier Kathleen Doswell
Vasa Exclusive Interview: Meet Kathleen Doswell, a 71-year-old Sprint Triathlon World Championship qualifier. Kathleen trains on the Vasa SwimErg, significantly to reduce exposure to the Covid-19 virus. Cartersville, Virginia resident Kathleen Doswell has been racing triathlon for the past ten years. She is a multiple-time qualifier for Triathlon Team USA and World Championship triathlons. Due […]
Read More »Pilates Mat Warm-Up For Better Swim Training
Pilates-inspired Mat Warm-Up For Better Swim Training Warm-up Exercises: #1. Quadruped thoracic rotation (3-5 reps.) a. Add leg extension Hands and knees position, hands under shoulders, knees under hips. Spine long and neutral. One hand behind head. Inhale. Exhale to rotate upper body towards stabilizing arm on the floor. Inhale to rotate towards the ceiling. […]
Read More »Juvo Board & Vasa Trainer Paddler Workout
While the weather outside is frightful, this workout is quite delightful…and doesn’t take much time! Follow along as PaddleFit instructor and Fitness Professional Jodelle Fitzwater takes you through a quick indoor paddler workout designed to get you “back in shape” for when the water beckons! Video: Indoor Paddler Workout The combination of a revolutionary new surface called […]
Read More »Faster Freestyle Swimming Clinic: Part 5. Exiting the Stroke Efficiently to Reduce Drag
Exiting the Stroke Efficiently to Reduce Drag: Technique Video Series for Faster Freestyle Swimming (part 5 of 5) Learn how to improve your freestyle swimming technique, efficiency, power and endurance from Karlyn Pipes, swim technique expert coach and Masters Swimming multiple World Record holder. In this no-nonsense swim clinic, Coach Karlyn demonstrates five focus points essential […]
Read More »Qualifying for Kona – An Ironman comeback story
Training preparation & race results from 2017 Ironman® Mont Tremblant Endurance Nation’s Coach Patrick McCrann shares a detailed look at workouts, pacing, swim-bike-run training hacks and game-changing tools. NOTE: The following was originally posted on the Endurance Nation’s Blog in August 2017. Quick Summary For those of you who might want a quick recap or […]
Read More »Faster Freestyle Swimming Clinic: Part 4. Umph at the Front for Swimming Power
Swimming Power: Technique Video Series for Faster Freestyle Swimming (part 4 of 5) Learn how to improve your freestyle swimming power, efficiency, technique, and endurance from Karlyn Pipes, swim technique expert coach and Masters Swimming multiple World Record holder. In this no-nonsense swim clinic, Coach Karlyn demonstrates five focus points essential for improving freestyle […]
Read More »Faster Freestyle Swimming Clinic: Part 3. Wrist Awareness and the Power of the Y
Faster Freestyle Swimming Technique Video Series (part 3 of 5) Learn how to improve your freestyle swimming technique, efficiency, power and endurance from Karlyn Pipes, swim technique expert coach and Masters Swimming multiple World Record holder. In this no-nonsense swim clinic, Coach Karlyn demonstrates five focus points essential for improving freestyle swimming. You’ll learn how to […]
Read More »Dave Chun of Kialoa: paddling life and standup paddle training indoors
Dave Chun, a Hawaiian transplant and owner of Kialoa Paddles in Bend, Oregon has been manufacturing paddles for over two decades. In our interview with Dave, it is clear he is very passionate and knowledgeable about every aspect of paddling. Eager to learn about his story and tap into his knowledge of standup paddle training […]
Read More »Indoor paddle training is Jodelle Fitzwater’s secret to success
Some people are given a name that describes what they were born to do. Jodelle Fitzwater is one of those people. She is passionate about getting “fit”, doing it on the “water” (as well as indoor paddle training) and leading others towards a healthier state of mind, body & spirit. Jodelle has very special ways […]
Read More »Faster Freestyle Swimming Clinic: Part 2. Fingertip Orientation and High Elbow Catch
Technique Video Series for Faster Freestyle Swimming (part 2 of 5) Learn how to improve your freestyle swimming technique, efficiency, power and endurance from Karlyn Pipes, swim technique expert coach and Masters Swimming multiple World Record holder. In this no-nonsense swim clinic, Coach Karlyn demonstrates five focus points essential for improving freestyle swimming. In today’s […]
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