Most swimmers (triathletes and surfers, too) want and need to increase leg strength to develop lower body muscle mass, build explosive vertical jumping power, or rehabilitate from leg injuries. Swimmers can gain “free speed” with explosive starts and push-offs with…
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…
Setbacks are opportunities to use creativity, grit, and determination to swim stronger. It takes a special person to turn adversity into successful learning and improvements. There are many forms of setbacks, whether they be an injury, illness, limited pool availability,…
Does the lack of a rotating bench on a Vasa Trainer or Vasa Swim Ergometer limit your ability to learn proper freestyle body rotation in the water? A lot of swimmers have way too much rotation in their stroke. Rotation…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Matt Kredich, Head Swimming Coach at the University of Tennessee, explains how to set up your swim stroke for an explosive pull to gain more power in your swimming. Coach Kredich often relies on the Vasa Trainer, equipped with the…
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,…
Author: Sandra Harrell, DPT When most people think of competitive swimming, they focus on the type of training necessary in the pool. While pool training is necessary, simply swimming laps may not yield the best results, especially if you are…
How to swim faster doesn’t have to be complicated. For Masters swimmers, age-group competitive swimmers, and triathletes, though, it can be expensive, especially as commuting to and from the pool, swim coaching, club membership fees, and gear continue to increase.…
