Dave Chun of Kialoa: paddling life and standup paddle training indoors
Dave Chun, a Hawaiian transplant and owner of Kialoa Paddles in Bend, Oregon has been manufacturing paddles for over two decades. In our interview with Dave, it is clear he is very passionate and knowledgeable about every aspect of paddling. Eager to learn about his story and tap into his knowledge of standup paddle training […]
Read More »Indoor paddle training is Jodelle Fitzwater’s secret to success
Some people are given a name that describes what they were born to do. Jodelle Fitzwater is one of those people. She is passionate about getting “fit”, doing it on the “water” (as well as indoor paddle training) and leading others towards a healthier state of mind, body & spirit. Jodelle has very special ways […]
Read More »Faster Freestyle Swimming Clinic: Part 2. Fingertip Orientation and High Elbow Catch
Technique Video Series for Faster Freestyle Swimming (part 2 of 5) Learn how to improve your freestyle swimming technique, efficiency, power and endurance from Karlyn Pipes, swim technique expert coach and Masters Swimming multiple World Record holder. In this no-nonsense swim clinic, Coach Karlyn demonstrates five focus points essential for improving freestyle swimming. In today’s […]
Read More »How to Swim Faster, Freestyle Swimming: Part 1 – Hand Placement
Technique Video Series for Faster Freestyle Swimming (part 1 of 5) Learn how to swim faster freestyle with improved technique, efficiency, power and endurance from Masters Swimming World Record Holder and coach, Karlyn Pipes. In this no-nonsense swim clinic, Coach Pipes demonstrates five essential elements for faster freestyle swimming. Her techniques are demonstrated using high-quality […]
Read More »Q&A with swim and tri coach Martin Hill
Martin Hill is a British Triathlon Federation (BTF) Level 3 Coach and a Certified Swim Smooth Coach. He has more than 20 years of experience coaching age-groupers through World Championship level athletes at all distances. Based in Spain and the Head Coach at Triathlon Training Spain, he enjoys coaching athletes of all levels at […]
Read More »Q&A Interview with Jason Magness, Adventure Racer
Adventure racing (also called expedition racing) is typically a multi-disciplinary team sport involving navigation over an unmarked wilderness course with races extending anywhere from two hours up to two weeks in length. The principle disciplines in adventure racing include trekking, mountain biking, and paddling. Jason Magness has a passion for adventure. As professional multi-sport athlete […]
Read More »Why the SwimErg is more effective than stretch cords
One of the most common questions we receive from athletes is this: “Can stretch cords or bands be as effective as swim training on the Vasa SwimErg?” While stretch cords and bands can be used for a limited set of prehab, rehab, and stroke exercises, the Vasa SwimErg offers athletes far more swim training options […]
Read More »Coaching the Triathlon Swim: Training a busy Doctor for Ironman. Part 2.
In Part 1, we interviewed Ironman competitor Ian Kurth, MD, who did nearly all of his 2016 triathlon swim training at home with his Vasa SwimErg indoor swim trainer. His excellent race results and his personal story are informative and very inspirational. Ian received remote swim coaching for using the Vasa SwimErg from Coach Eric […]
Read More »Ironman Triathlon Swim Training: How a busy Doctor gets it done. Part 1.
Ironman competitor Ian Kurth, MD did nearly all his triathlon swim training at home with his Vasa SwimErg indoor swim trainer. His excellent race results and his personal story are informative and very inspirational. In 2016, Ian received remote swim coaching for using the Vasa SwimErg from Coach Eric Neilsen. Their approach to triathlon swim […]
Read More »10 Questions for Ben Greenfield
Ben Greenfield is a coach, author of the New York Times Bestseller “Beyond Training“, speaker and the owner of GreenfieldFitnessSystems.com. He is also a highly respected endurance athlete. Ben Greenfield’s balanced approach to fitness, nutrition, and health comes from his extensive experience in the fitness and wellness industry as one of the country’s leading personal trainers […]
Read More »Keith Watson of TrainingPeaks shares key workouts for the Vasa SwimErg
It’s very fulfilling to learn about the successes of athletes and coaches resulting from training with Vasa products. After all, it is our mission to design and produce premium quality training equipment & support that improves athletic performance, functional fitness, and injury prehab / rehab for our customers worldwide! It’s especially rewarding to learn from […]
Read More »Setting up your swim stroke for an explosive pull
Matt Kredich, Head Swimming Coach at the University of Tennessee, explains how to set up your stroke for an explosive pull to gain more power in your swimming. Matt often relies on the Vasa Trainer, equipped with the forearm cuffs he innovated, to teach swimmers how to feel this in the water. Matt first […]
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