How To Improve Swimming Turns And Streamlines
Author: Sandra Harrell, DPT, MS When you think of swimming, you probably think of what happens between the flags. You think of your strokes, your breathing pattern, gliding through the water, or the rhythm of your kick. Envisioning what you do between the wall and the flags might be the last thing that comes to […]
Read More »Integrating Anterior Core Strength with Vasa SwimErg Training
Author: Tim Crowley As a longtime coach, I have found the Vasa SwimErg, a swimming ergometer, is one of the most efficient swim training and technique tools available. It allows athletes to maximize their swim training time with real-time data such as power output, stroke rate, force, and other metrics. As a swimmer develops a […]
Read More »Dealing With Swimmer’s Shoulder? You’re Not Alone.
Author: Sandra Harrell, DPT If you have been swimming long enough, you have probably already had a few run-ins with shoulder pain. At first, you may have brushed it off as just some muscle soreness. Maybe you thought, “I’m swimming and using my shoulders a lot. Obviously, they might get a little sore”. Maybe that […]
Read More »How To Improve Swim-Specific Strength With Dryland Training
Vasa Lane 9 dryland swim training workouts with Coach Dan Daly This swimming dryland training workout will improve your Strength for all four swimming strokes – Freestyle, Butterfly, Breaststroke, and Backstroke. This circuit has five exercises, and takes about 20 minutes, depending on how many sets and repetitions you choose. The workout was designed to […]
Read More »How To Increase Your Swimming Endurance With Dryland Training
Vasa Lane 9 dryland swim training workouts with Coach Dan Daly This swimming dryland training workout will improve your Endurance for all four swimming strokes – Freestyle, Butterfly, Breaststroke, and Backstroke. This circuit has five exercises, and takes about 20 minutes, depending on how many sets and repetitions you choose. The workout was designed to […]
Read More »Improve Your Swimming Power With Dryland Training
Vasa Lane 9 dryland swim training workouts with Coach Dan Daly This dryland swim training workout will improve swimming power for all four strokes. This circuit has five exercises, and takes about 20 minutes, depending on how many sets and repetitions you choose. The workout was designed to use a Vasa SwimErg. However, if necessary, […]
Read More »Harnessing Swim Power with the Vasa SwimErg PM3 Power Meter
Author: Tim Crowley The Evolution of the Vasa SwimErg Power Meter In 2004, Vasa created the SwimErg with a power meter, revolutionizing the dryland swim trainer industry. This allowed swimmers and triathletes to do power-based training. They accessed real-time data and feedback, allowing swim-specific training outside the water. This also allowed athletes to train time-efficiently […]
Read More »Making a Stronger Transition from Short Course to Long Course Swimming
Author: Andrew Beggs Introduction: This article will explore the significant advantages of incorporating the Vasa Trainer and the Vasa SwimErg into swim team training programs, focusing on transitioning from short-course to long-course swimming. As teams prepare for the long-course season and competitions, they often encounter challenges related to the fundamental differences between the two formats. […]
Read More »Triathlon SwimErg workout: Race Prep Power
Coach Eric Neilsen is a pro at using the Vasa SwimErg for training, teaching, and testing for triathlon swim training. Below is a training workout that can function as the perfect prep for an upcoming IRONMAN or Ironman 70.3 race. Modified, it can be used as a general fitness builder for any distance swim you are […]
Read More »Establishing the Sustainable Swim Week
Author: Tim Crowley Consistency Is Key To Successful Swimming Consistency is one of the key contributing habits to developing long-term swim success. By getting in the water regularly, you maintain that all-important feel for the water and swim-specific endurance. Creating sustainable swim workouts week after week is essential to maintaining a love for swimming and increased […]
Read More »Indoor Swim Training Tips: How to Beat the Boredom
Struggling to stay motivated during your indoor swim training sessions? You’re not alone. Here’s how to beat the boredom.
Read More »More Than a Plan B
By Tim Crowley How the Vasa SwimErg is Essential to Maximize your Swim Fallback plans or a “plan B” will help you maintain frequency and consistency. These two variables are essential for maintaining fitness. Gaining momentum in training and feeling for the water is necessary for the long-term development of swimming fitness and honing technique. […]
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