Last week pro triathlete Sarah Piampiano and a group of other triathletes got the chance to have a training session on the Vasa Swim Erg with Coach Eric Neilsen. After their session we asked them what their “Why” is. Thank…
Hi there: Today, I am energized beyond words—and it’s not just thanks to my morning cup of Green Mountain Coffee Dark Magic! Our #VasaRippleEffect campaign is living up to its name—and its promise. It is having a powerful “ripple…
We are excited to launch the #VasaRippleEffect campaign. This campaign strikes to the very heart of what gets us out of bed in the morning to do the sports we love. We want the Vasa community to share, connect and live…
Paterson Credits Vasa Swim Ergometer for her Improvements in Swimming ESSEX JUNCTION, VT – April 29, 2014 – In 2010, a full 18 months before she won the first of her three off-road triathlon world championships, Lesley Paterson was looking…
April 10-13 I had the pleasure of representing Vasa at the Open Water Festival hosted by the Gulf Coast Swim Club. It was a beautiful venue located at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club in sunny Fort Myers, Florida. This was…
Lisbeth Kenyon is a long-time user of the Vasa SwimErg and 5-time Age Group winner at the Ironman World Championships and 9-time qualifier. Her most recent win was in 2016 was done in an impressive 10:47:13 at age 51. We caught…
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…
As a triathlete, I’ve always been a strong cyclist and runner but a frustrated mid-pack swimmer. Last year I began training on the Vasa Swim Ergometer and broke decisively out of the mid-pack at the Beach2Battleship half-iron distance race in…
There are two types of swimmers. As our friend Tim Crowley likes to say: “There are two types of swimmers: Those who have had shoulder issues, and those who will develop them.” This article on SwimSwam.com is a must-read for swimmers at…
Facing reality: Injuries happen! There are two types of triathletes: Those who have been injured, and those who will be. There’s no doubt that training for triathlon is intensive, and common injuries have the ability to sideline you for days,…
Step-by-step progressions to obtain efficient swim stroke mechanics and improve swim technique Vasa had the pleasure of hosting Level 4 ASCA and multisport Coach Eric Neilsen at our headquarters earlier this year to learn more about his coaching style, and…
Check out this blog post by Pursuit Athletic Performance. We particularly like Tool #4! What are some training tools you can’t live without?
