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| Vasa Trainer
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| The Vasa Swim Trainer is the only swim bench that effectively combines true sports-specific simulation with versatile functional conditioning; both extremely valued by athletes across a wide array of sports.
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| The Vasa Trainer delivers outstanding results for sports-specific conditioning, cross training, home fitness, weight control, injury prevention and rehabilitation. With over 200 functional exercises to strengthen your upper body, core abdominal, and lower body muscles with natural multi-plane movements, the Vasa Trainer will help you achieve your fitness goals.
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| The ultimate training tool for swim specific strength & overall fitness
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| • Swim faster with increased sport-specific strength
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| • Make dramatic improvements in your stroke technique
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| • Increase functional strength for any sport
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| • Prevent or rehabilitate common injuries
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| • Versatile and rugged enough for clubs & teams
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| Built-in strength for swimming.
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| Specific, functional strength training with the Vasa Swim Trainer develops stronger, leaner, more flexible muscles. It requires the muscles to accurately simulate the actual motions for every stroke segment, hip roll, start and turn. Functional strength gained on a Vasa Trainer will improve overall strength, balance, coordination and the ability to swim better and faster.
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| • Upper Body: Strengthen the primary muscles to propel through the water faster and the support muscles to prevent shoulder injury
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| • Core: Transform your abdominal & back muscles into a strong, functional “spring” that will deliver powerful hip rotation and core stabilization
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| • Lower Body: Build dynamic strength in the legs for explosive starts, turns and vertical leap
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| Train Smarter. Get Stronger. Swim Faster: Unlike free weights and circuit machines, the Vasa Swim Trainer is totally swim-specific. It exercises all the upper body swimming muscles at once, so you can make major gains fast. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you gain power and strength while at the same time perfecting your technique.
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| • Specific improvements in stroke technique delivers biomechanical efficiency.
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| • Increase swim-specific strength for more force per stroke.
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| • More core strength delivers more forward propulsion.
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| • Develop leg strength for powerful, explosive starts and turns.
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| • “Built in” functional strength delivers total body conditioning to improve overall athleticism and prevent swimming injuries.
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| Built-in strength for sports
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| There are many exercises on the Vasa Trainer that are specific to other sports, including surfing, cycling, cross country skiing, volleyball, track, golf and tennis. Paddle longer, run stronger, ride faster, jump higher, swing better…
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| no matter what your sport, you will find Vasa Trainer exercises that will help
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| you perform better. The Vasa Trainer is the complete athlete’s gym. With over 200 high quality functional exercises that simulate movements performed in athletics, the Vasa Trainer will increase your strength, endurance, vertical leap,
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| explosive power, speed, balance and stability. Train hard. Play harder.
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| Built-in prevention and rehab
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| The Vasa Trainer is designed to challenge and improve all three components of physical fitness: strength, flexibility and aerobic conditioning. It can easily move patients from one exercise to the next with little or no adjustments. It offers non-compressive, low impact exercises providing the therapist with safe exercise options at any stage of the rehabilitation process. It is designed to produce a superior feeling of stretch, control and constant resistance throughout the entire range of motion.
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| Frequently Asked Questions
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| Q: How do I change resistance?
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| A: There are 6 ways to adjust resistance on the Vasa Trainer (see chart below). These allow a wide range of resistances from which to choose, ranging from “near zero” resistance for rehabilitation up to maximally challenging for building strength and power.
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| Q: I’m not a swimmer. How will the Vasa Trainer benefit me?
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| A: There are over 200 functional exercises and a wide range of resistance options which, when combined, create one of the most versatile functional training tools available today. Most athletes find many specific exercises that will improve their performance in their sports. Plus, every member of the family will find a Vasa Trainer routine that will help build the strength and conditioning needed for sports and recreation interests.
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| Q: Which model is right for me – Vasa Trainer or Vasa Ergometer?
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| A: While both machines have some cross over benefits, they are very different in function and feel. Which model is best for you depends partly on your goals and your need. Both the Vasa Trainer and the Vasa Ergometer allow you to work on stroke technique and rehabilitation, and both help build overall endurance. The Vasa Trainer is best for building sport-specific strength and total body strength.
The Vasa Ergometer is best for building swim-specific endurance, plus high intensity interval training, race simulations, improving stroke technique, and cross training.
For more information on which model is best for you, see the enclosed “comparison sheet”, visit our website (www.vasatrainer.com), or call us at: 1.800.488.VASA.
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| Q: Where can I get training advice on using the Vasa Trainer for my sport?
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| A: Every Vasa Trainer comes with an extensive Instruction Manual complete with illustrated exercises and training routines. The instructional DVD includes professional advice and instruction on technique and form. The Vasa website hosts a wide range of training tips, workouts, as well as a user’s training forum. Go to: www.vasatrainer.com
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