Improving stroke technique with the Vasa Trainer and Vasa Ergometer

Both the Vasa Trainer and Vasa Ergoemter offer a unique opportunity for athletes and coaches to teach and learn proper technique. Most of the problems with technique occur below the surface of the water, which is hard for coaches and athletes to see.

Many coaches use their Ergs and Trainers to show proper stroke mechanics on land and then instruct their swimmers to �go swim like that� in the pool. Since you can see your hand and arm position throughout each stroke, it is easy to instantly make corrections and fine tune technique. Some coaches have their athletes video tape themselves on the Vasa so they can critique their technique and make suggestions for improvements. This is especially helpful for athlete who are using virtual coaches, as well as for parents of athletes to assure their children are using proper technique while training at home.

The center rail on the Trainer and Erg serve as a "visual cue" reminding athletes to not cross the center line. Other common mistakes such as �dropped elbows� and an �incomplete finish� are easy to spot and correct the mistake. Plus, when you train using proper stroke mechanics, it is stored in your �neuromuscular memory banks�. In the water, you�ll be able to retrieve the data to use perfect technique for every stroke, resulting in better, faster swimming � and all with less effort.

Below are a few video clips talking about technique and how Vasa can help you pefect your technique

	The "Power of the Y" Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen talks about the "Power of the Y" and how it can help you get more power in your stroke. Using Vasa Power Paddles while training will help you to learn and perfect this technique.
	Glenn Mills of GoSwim.tv Swimmer Glenn Mills talks about how the Vasa Ergometer helps swimmers & coaches develop swim power & correct technique.
	Germantown Dryland Workout Dryland workout with Coach Shoulberg at the Germantown Academy. October 29, 2008
	Vasa Trainer for Competitive Swimmers Vasa visited the University of Southern California to learn how they use the Vasa Trainer in their program.
	Early Vertical Forearm Technique Triathlon Coach Al Lyman works with athlete Elizabeth Kenyon and discusses the concept of Early Vertical Forearm and how this technique can help prevent shoulder injuries and provide more forward propulsion in your swim.
	Swim technique for avoiding injury Triathlon Coach Al Lyman talks about what we can learn from world class swimmers for better technique, more power in your stroke and keeping healthy.