Dryland swim training on Vasa Trainer

Dryland swim training on Vasa Trainer at the University of Southern California

Vasa Ergometer Introduction 2009

The world of athletics is changing with new hi-tech equipment like power meters and the Vasa Ergometer. Athletes can monitor their training and train more effectively than training in the pool alone. The Vasa Ergometer allows athletes to train anywhere, anytime without having to get in the water. Athletes can train more specifically, indoors, on their own schedule and may be able to get a more effective workout than swimming in the water alone. Athletes can measure average watts, force, stroke length, stroke rate, pace per 100 meters, time and distance. Benefits include daily training, fine tuning technique, performance testing, injury prevention, rehabilitation. Develop power and strength more effectively than you can in the water. For longer version of video (7 minutes), watch: www.youtube.com

Become a better swimmer with the Vasa Ergometer

Triathlon and Age Group swim coach Al Lyman and Triathlon USAT Elite Level Coach Tim Crowley talk about how the Vasa Ergometer is an excellent substitute for pool swimming. Whether you are training for triathlons, a master swimmer, an age group swimmer, or a swim coach, the Vasa Ergometer is an excellent tool for swimming fitness, swimming strength, and increasing swimming power.

Vasa Ergometer Introduction (FULL version)

The world of athletics is changing with new hi-tech equipment like power meters and the Vasa Ergometer. Athletes can monitor their training and train more effectively than training in the pool alone. The Vasa Ergometer allows athletes to train anywhere, anytime without having to get in the water. Athletes can train more specifically, indoors, on their own schedule and may be able to get a more effective workout than swimming in the water alone. Athletes can measure average watts, force, stroke length, stroke rate, pace per 100 meters, time and distance. Benefits include daily training, fine tuning technique, performance testing, injury prevention, rehabilitation. Develop power and strength more effectively than you can in the water. For shorter version of video (2 minutes), watch: www.youtube.com

Better Technique + More Power = Faster Swimming

What are the Challenges Triathletes face in their swim training

Triathletes face many challenges in their training. Coach Al Lyman talks about what specific challenges novice, intermediate and advanced triathletes challenges, and offers some tips in overcoming them.

Stroke rate in a triathlon swim

Triathlon Coach Al Lyman talks about how stroking at a higher rate in an open water swim will help you have an easier and faster triathlon swim.