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 […]
Read More »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 […]
Read More »ITU World Championships are Over…Now What?
Cortney Martin is back from her adventures on and off the course at the ITU World Championships a few weeks ago in London. Now she’s re-adjusting to “life as usual.” Check out her blog post on what she did with her (gasp!) five days off from training…. Good luck at Beach2Battleship!
Read More »Overcoming Triathlon Injuries
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, weeks or months. Just check out this Active.com article by Ryan Wood called “7 Embarrassing […]
Read More »Video: How to Improve Technique, Reduce Injuries and Swim Faster
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 how he incorporates the Vasa Ergometer into both his coaching and his own personal training. […]
Read More »Reflections from Vasa’s summer intern
By Galen Broido A competitive swimmer’s summer usually consists of early morning practices, swim coaching, life-guarding and one-piece tan lines. Although the sport of swimming is one that I have, do and will always love, I promised myself that my summers would not look like this. I felt I needed a separation from my training […]
Read More »When the pool is not an option: Part 3 of 3
By Cortney Martin This is the final installment in my 3-part series, “When the pool is not an option – times there is just no substitute for the Vasa Ergometer.” In the first installment, I talked about scheduling, travel, and availability, and in the second, I addressed injury and motivation. My final installment focuses on […]
Read More »When the pool is not an option: Part 2 of 3
By Cortney Martin This is part two of my three-part series, “When the pool is not an option – times there is just no substitute for the Vasa Ergometer.” In the last installment I talked about scheduling, travel, and availability. Today I’ll address injury and motivation, and still to come: technique and performance. Athletes need […]
Read More »Team Vasa Wins Age Group in Colchester Triathlon
By Janice Shade Ok. We admit we had a ringer for the swim leg with our intern, Galen Broido, who swims for UNC-Asheville. Galen posted the fastest overall swim time in the Colchester Triathlon on July 28, with a 10:47 half mile. She started with the women five minutes after the men, and still “chicked” […]
Read More »When the pool is not an option: Part 1 of 3
By Cortney Martin A few weeks ago, I was bitten by a dog while out training on my bike. Given my upset state, the presence of an open wound, and my already tight schedule thrown off by the added time spent talking to Animal Control and the Health Department, my scheduled pool swims were no […]
Read More »My triathlon training x-factor
This blog entry represents the time period between 1/3/13 and 2/18/13 in the training log of David Nijhawan. I am an average Joe. I am an average Joe. Nothing more, nothing less. I maintain a rigorous work schedule, drink beer, eat pizza, love my Philly cheese steak, and depending on the day, relish in terrible Chinese […]
Read More »Butterfly Swimming Technique: Master It
Using the Vasa Trainer to improve your butterfly stroke Matt Kredich (Head Coach, University of Tennessee) discusses using the Vasa Trainer to teach proper butterfly pull mechanics: “On the landing, the swimmer squeezes the shoulder blades, shrugging to the ears. Arms are in line with the shoulders; it’s a very fast position. The next step […]
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