Coach Eric Neilsen & Triathlete Sarah Piampiano share their Why
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 you Eric and Sarah for sharing. […]
Read More »#VasaRippleEffect campaign is living up to its name—and its promise.
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 effect” on my heart, and reflects our mission here at Vasa and around the world. […]
Read More »What is your ‘Why’?
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 better lives. At Vasa, we believe in “the power of why.” We believe people can […]
Read More »Vasa Sponsors 3-Time Off-Road Triathlon World Champion Lesley Paterson
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 for a way to improve her weakest discipline in triathlon – the swim – without […]
Read More »Relections on the Open Water Festival and Crippen Cup 10k
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 a welcomed destination coming from Vermont, where we still had snow on the ground! The […]
Read More »#StrongerBetterFaster: Triathlete extraordinaire Lisbeth Kenyon: 5-time Age Group Winner at Ironman World Championships
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 up with the busy mother of three and entrepreneur to learn how she optimizes her […]
Read More »Sea Kayaker Magazine of Vasa Kayak Ergometer
Christopher Cunningham set a personal best after six weeks of indoor paddling on the Vasa Kayak Ergometer. He improved his paddle fitness despite the confining days of winter. Read his February 2014 Vasa Kayak Ergometer review (PDF) from the February 2014 issue of Sea Kayaker. (Click image for PDF)
Read More »Vasa Winter 2014 Newsletter
In this issue: A Day in the Life of Alex Meyer Swim Training Tips Paddling Ergometer Review Vasa Blog Behind the Scenes at Vasa Click below for the full issue:
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 […]
Read More »Improved triathlon race performance with the Vasa Swim Ergometer
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 Wilmington, NC in October. My 35:21 swim ranked 40th out of 334 females, allowing for […]
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Shoulder Maintenance for All Swimmers
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 all levels and outlines the four most commonly injured shoulder muscles. Shoulder injuries are all […]
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