Secrets of Dry-Land Training: Vasa at ASCA 2012
Like you, every coach wants to improve the performance of his or her athletes. Here’s access to a useful new video, Secrets of Dry-Land Training, which reveals effective training and technique methods used by six of the top swim coaches in the world. This video was recorded on September 6th at the 2012 American Swimming […]
Read More »The Rise of Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Stand-up paddleboarding has quickly become a favorite seasonal sport in our home state of Vermont. The following article by Sarah Tuff in Seven Days, a Vermont newspaper, outlines the rise of the sport across Vermont, as well as equipment details, benefits, etc. Our Vasa Stand-Up Paddling Ergometer is mentioned as a tool Hawaiians (who invented […]
Read More »Vasa Ergometer as a Substitute Pool Workout
Is the Vasa Ergometer a good substitute for a pool workout? One of the most frequently asked questions we get is whether swimmers and triathletes can effectively use Vasa equipment as a substitute for pool workouts. The short answer: Yes! Many swimmers and coaches use the freestyle exercise to duplicate timed sets or long aerobic […]
Read More »Vasa at the Summer Games
Good Strokes Summer Games swimmers swear by Vermont’s Vasa Trainers By Nancy Stearns Bercaw, Seven Days When the Olympics begin in London this week, swim fans no doubt will witness the fastest times in the history of the world. And as unlikely as […]
Read More »Vasa at Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” Event
On March 13, 2012, Vasa partnered with USA Swimming to create an interactive swim display at Michelle Obama’s mini-Olympics competition for Washington, D.C. area kids. Samantha Cameron, wife of British Prime Minister David Cameron, joined Mrs. Obama and Olympic and Paralympic athletes to celebrate the 2012 London Olympics and the “Let’s Move!” initiative. Vasa in […]
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