Get More With Less – The Benefits of Circuit Strength Training
Maximize your training time with circuits that improve power, endurance, and strength. Jack Fabian, Ph.D. (former head swim coach at Keene State College & the US National open water swim team), knows firsthand that high-intensity circuits are one of the most efficient ways to build power, endurance, and strength. “For younger athletes, circuits help develop […]
Read More »Indoor Swim Training for Time-Crunched Triathletes
When it comes to training, triathletes have it hardest with not just one sport to train for but three. And while aspects of triathlon training, such as increased cardiovascular fitness, transfers between sports, successful triathletes can’t just train their running and hope to dominate in swimming and biking too. There is no substitute for sport-specific […]
Read More »Masters Swimmer Training Intensely & Feeling Young
#VasaAthlete profile: Bob García Bob García is a 41-year-old competitive pool and open water Masters swimmer from San Jose, Costa Rica. Furthermore, Bob has an intense training program that includes the weekly rigorous use of a Vasa Trainer and a Vasa SwimErg. His dryland swim-specific strength training is coached by Kurt Niehaus Bonilla at the Kurt […]
Read More »7 Reasons to Include Interval Swim Training in your Workouts
Interval swim training has proven to be more effective than steady state workouts. Here’s what to know to maximize your results.
Read More »How Swimmers & Triathletes Can Maximize Time In the Pool
It’s hard getting to the pool. When you do, you want to make the most out of your time. Here’s how.
Read More »Q&A with Randy Rogers, Masters Swimmer
Could you compete after a devastating injury? Here’s how Masters Swimmer Randy Rogers found his motivation.
Read More »The secret to finding balance between work, family and sports
At times, it feels like your mind is racing as you juggle priorities. Maybe you feel a touch of guilt when one priority becomes ranked higher than the other. Getting in an extra swim after work takes you away from spending time with family, so you contemplate using your lunch break to swim. Or you […]
Read More »Alex Meyer, Champion Open Water Swimmer & 2012 US Olympian: A Day in the Life Video & Interview
Vasa is proud to have supported Alex Meyer. It’s an honor to be associated with an athlete who exhibits tremendous character in and out of the sport. We invite you to watch this video as Alex pursued his dream of achieving success at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. 1. What’s it like to […]
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