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While both machines have some cross over benefits, they are very different in function and feel. Both the Vasa Trainer and the Vasa Ergometer allow you to work on stroke technique and rehabilitation work. In fact both contribute to your overall endurance too. Many athletes, coaches and clubs will want to have BOTH the Vasa Trainer and Vasa Ergometer to gain the maximum training benefits. Which model is best for you depends partly on what you goals and your needs are.
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The Vasa Trainer is best for building sport-specific strength and total body strength.
The Vasa Trainer is a sport-specific, strength training machine. You can do over 200 exercises for strength, endurance, power, and rehabilitation, making the Vasa Trainer one of the most versatile exercise machines available today. It works by lifting your body weight up the inclined monorail and then lowering it back down. Top coaches, swimmers, triathletes, surfers and many other athletes have been using Vasa Trainers since 1988.
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The Vasa Ergometer is best for building swim-specific endurance, interval training and race-pace workouts.
The Vasa Ergometer allows athletes to simulate swim strokes with variable wind resistance that can be adjusted to feel like a fast or slow current. You can vary the resistance, your stroke rate and your stroke power to fine tune each workout - from light, range of motion, rehab work to swim-set simulations to race intensity simulations to maximum power intervals. An electronic performance monitor that provides precise feedback for: time; distance; pace; stroke rate; right & left arm force; and watts. If one side is weaker than the other, the monitor displays it. It is ideal for doing repeatable training workouts, performance testing, or even indoor racing without getting wet.
| Vasa Swim Ergometer - Introduction
Short clip to introduce the Vasa Swim Ergometer.
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Which model is best for my sport?
Swimmers and Swim Coaches:
Vasa Ergometer: Dramatically increase endurance and anaerobic power. Increase force per stroke, stroke distance and stroke speed, all converting to INCREASED POWER. Monitor and test performance to make sure athletes are progressing according to your training plans. Repeatable training with intervals, distance & race simulations. Keep injured athletes training on land.
Dramatically improve speed and power. Prevent injuries with core strength and flexibility. Improve and perfect technique!
Surfers:
Vasa Ergometer: Build surf paddling endurance anytime. Increase your paddling power. Improve speed, power & endurance. Measure distance, pace, power, force and stroke rate.
Develop incredible strength and power. Stay “surf ready” when the waves are down. Build endurance and strength to paddle and surf all day!
Read what Surfers have to say about training with Vasa
Triathletes:
Vasa Ergometer: Train at home without a pool! Repeatable training for intervals, distance & race simulations. Dramatically increase endurance and anaerobic power at home!
Build core strength for all 3 sports with over 200 exercises. Dramatically improve speed and power. Improve freestyle technique, speed and endurance. Save time, train at home in 15 minutes per day.
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XC Skiers:
Vasa Ergometer: Train single or double poling for speed, power and endurance - without the snow!
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Build core strength with exercises including single and double poling, leg plyometrics and super ab crunches. Increase your strength, endurance, power, balance and stability.
Physical Therapy and Rehab:
Vasa Ergometer: Over 50 functional range-of-motion exercises with accurate and repeatable measurement.
The Vasa Trainer is designed to challenge and improve all three components of physical fitness: strength, flexibility and aerobic conditioning. The Vasa Trainer is excellent for functional non-weight bearing and multi-plane exercises. It's wide range of resistance options, versatility and accessories provide unlimited exercises for patients, from post-operative patients to getting athletes back in action.
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Paddlers:
Vasa Ergometer: Simulate paddling for canoe or kayak to build endurance, speed and power - without the boat or water.
Click here to read what Paddlers have to say about the Vasa Ergometer
All Athletes:
Increase total body strength & fitness with time-saving, efficient & effective workouts. Just 20 minutes/day, 3 times/week is all it takes! It’s a total home gym.
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