User Manual Vasa Hometrainer Ergometer [41/83 Pages]

Vasa hometrainer Ergometer

Vasa Ergometer User’s Manual

07/01/11

PART 3 - Technique & Form

PART 3 – TECHNIQUE & FORM

The following section contains several exercises you can do with your Vasa Ergometer. There are many

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shoulders). Many of the exercises you can do on the Vasa Trainer are also adaptable for the Ergometer.

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EXERCISE TIPS

HANDLES VS. PADDLES

Most exercises will be more comfortable performed with the handles rather than the swim paddles. You

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feel that using the paddles force the athlete to engage the many muscles of the hand that you use while

swimming or paddling in the water, resulting in stronger hands and better technique.

WARM UP AND STRETCHING

Always warm up with 5-10 minutes of light intensity aerobic activity before training with the Vasa

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SAFETY

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For tips on how to safely get on and off the Vasa Ergometer for different positions, see the instructions

on the next page.

PROPER BREATHING

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PROPER FORM AND TECHNIQUE

Follow the directions in this manual for performing each exercise in a correct, safe manner. For exercises

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follow the tips for safety and stability.

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