Training Resources - Surfing
Workouts
Training the recovery stroke
Vasa Ergometer
Reduce your shoulder fatigue by “swimming backward”. Watch Xterra World Champion Lesley Paterson demonstrate two key drills she practices regularly to help improve her fatigue-resistance. Read More »
Exercises
Training the recovery stroke
Vasa Ergometer
Reduce your shoulder fatigue by “swimming backward”. Watch Xterra World Champion Lesley Paterson demonstrate two key drills she practices regularly to help improve her fatigue-resistance. Read More »
Individual Exercises by Muscle Groups – Triceps
Vasa Trainer | Vasa Swim Erg with Erg Trainer Strap System
Tricep exercises on Vasa Trainer and Swim Erg with Trainer Strap System. Read More »
Individual Exercises by Muscle Groups – Shoulders
Vasa Trainer | Vasa Swim Erg with Erg Trainer Strap System
Shoulder exercises on Vasa Trainer and Swim Erg with Trainer Strap System. Read More »
Individual Exercises by Muscle Groups – Legs
Vasa Trainer | Vasa Swim Erg with Erg Trainer Strap System
Leg exercises on Vasa Trainer and Swim Erg with Trainer Strap System. Read More »
Individual Exercises by Muscle Groups – Chest
Vasa Trainer | Vasa Swim Erg with Erg Trainer Strap System
Chest exercises on Vasa Trainer and Swim Erg with Trainer Strap System. Read More »
Individual Exercises by Muscle Groups – Biceps
Vasa Trainer | Vasa Swim Erg with Erg Trainer Strap System
Bicep exercises on Vasa Trainer and Swim Erg with Trainer Strap System. Read More »
Individual Exercises by Muscle Groups – Back
Vasa Trainer | Vasa Swim Erg with Erg Trainer Strap System
Back exercises on Vasa Trainer and Swim Erg with Trainer Strap System. Read More »
Individual Exercises by Muscle Groups – Abs
Vasa Trainer | Vasa Swim Erg with Erg Trainer Strap System
Abdominal exercises on the Vasa Trainer and Swim Erg with Erg Trainer Strap System. Read More »
Specific Strength
Training the recovery stroke
Vasa Ergometer
Reduce your shoulder fatigue by “swimming backward”. Watch Xterra World Champion Lesley Paterson demonstrate two key drills she practices regularly to help improve her fatigue-resistance. Read More »
Everyday Athlete – Dryland Training for Surfers
Physical trainer and host Tomas Anthony is on a mission to empower people to transform their lives through physical trial despite illness, addiction, injury, and fear. Tomas turns his passion into inspiration, unlocking the everyday athlete in all of us. In this series, he shows how to bring fun to fitness including dryland training to […] Read More »
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Endurance
Surf Endurance Workout
Vasa Ergometer
This paddle-specific workout incorporates a warmup, a main set of 10 x 75 m intervals (build, fast, and slow intervals), and a cool-down. Adjust distances to match fitness level and allow for maintenance of proper technique. Read More »
Prehab / Rehab
Vasa Trainer – a Versatile Tool for Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Sports Conditioning
Vasa Trainer
Physical Therapist Jim Harrison discusses the benefits of using the Vasa Trainer as a total fitness gym in rehabilitation for patients who require exercises that impart low compressive forces on joints, and reduced loads. While aquatic or pool therapy can accomplish that, it is not available in most clinics. The Vasa Trainer is ideal for […] Read More »
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