Vasa Ergometer - is it the same as swimming?

Triathlon and Age Group swim coach Al Lyman talks about the Vasa Ergometer as a swimming simulator. In any aspect of training, whether it be swim, bike or run or any other sport, you are always using supplement tools that mimic the activity. From a Triathlete's perspective, what Al really loves about the Ergometer is that you are focusing on building power in the front end of the stroke, which is exactly what you need in a triathlon, especially in an open water environment. There is a lot of objective data that you can't get in a pool, measuring power, stroke rate. It's another way to enhance your swimming and your strength & power, that is dramatically different than in the pool. Because you aren't in the pool, that's what gives the Vasa Ergometer the power to be an effective tool.

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• vasa ergometer
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• al lyman
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