strength training

Vasa Trainer Pro Review – Can it Increase Swim Speed?

January 16, 2018May 18, 2018 - by Beverly - 8 Comments.

Vasa Trainer Pro & Swim Training Bench Product Description If an exercise machine can help with increasing swimming speed and endurance, wouldn’t it be worth a try? We sure think so here at Swimfolk! The Vasa Trainer Pro is an exercise machine that is specific in targeting muscular strength, balancing, coordination and core power, together with increasing speed and endurance. It works by using one’s own body weight for resistance, making it ideal for safely developing one’s natural form. It’s 64 pounds and made of aluminum monorail and epoxy-coated steel, strong enough to …

Swimming Exercises For Back Pain

January 11, 2018May 18, 2018 - by Beverly - 2 Comments.

Swimming provides a perfect environment for low-impact conditioning while supporting the body weight. This is wonderful for anyone who suffers from back pain. However, although swimming seems like an ideal remedy for this ailment, some swim strokes are better than others in order to strengthen the muscles and relieve pressure on the spine. When it comes to back and spine issues, range of motion has to be considered in doing any physical activity. If the swim stroke exacerbates the back problem, then, obviously, it will not benefit the swimmer. Ideal Swim Strokes …

Swimming Strengthens Every Muscle – True or False?

December 14, 2017April 10, 2018 - by Beverly - Leave a Comment

So, you decided to start swimming because you wanted to look like this. But, you ended up looking like this. What’s wrong with this picture? Yes, swimming does work practically every muscle in the body, but not all muscles are being developed with the same degree of intensity at the same time. Generally speaking, if strokes are executed with precision, swimmers can strengthen their upper/lower back, glutes, hamstrings, shoulders, triceps, abs, obliques, hip flexors, legs, quadriceps, pectoral and latissimus dorsi muscles and their forearms. This is achievable over all muscle conditioning (including the …