Vasa trainer: is it really good?

I have a great deal of experience using all kinds of weight equipment, free weights, Nautilus, Cybex, Hammer Strength and others too numerous to mention. I've also used the Vasa Trainer and similar equipment. I was also in the health and fitness industry for about a decade after graduating from college, running and designing fitness centers. It all depends on what you're trying to accomplish. If you want to build strength for swim sprints and can only pick one machine, I'd go with the Vasa Trainer. If you're looking for overall strength and body development, you need a much more varied program. A Vasa Trainer is less than half the price of a Hammer Strength wide lat pulldown machine. I use a Vasa Trainer as just a single component of a complete weight workout program. If I were setting up a home gym and had a limited budget, and were interested in a good whole body workout, I'd probably invest in a Hoist multi station machine. So, are you looking specifically to improve spring swim speed? Overall body development/fitness? Setting up a home gym? Can you buy only one piece of equipment? Do you have limited space? The question of what equipment is best for you depends on your goals and resources. And I'd suggest that you try stuff out for yourself before making up your mind and making a big investment.

I have a great deal of experience using all kinds of weight equipment, free weights, Nautilus, Cybex, Hammer Strength and others too numerous to mention. I've also used the Vasa Trainer and similar equipment. I was also in the health and fitness industry for about a decade after graduating from college, running and designing fitness centers. It all depends on what you're trying to accomplish. If you want to build strength for swim sprints and can only pick one machine, I'd go with the Vasa Trainer. If you're looking for overall strength and body development, you need a much more varied program. A Vasa Trainer is less than half the price of a Hammer Strength wide lat pulldown machine. I use a Vasa Trainer as just a single component of a complete weight workout program. If I were setting up a home gym and had a limited budget, and were interested in a good whole body workout, I'd probably invest in a Hoist multi station machine. So, are you looking specifically to improve spring swim speed? Overall body development/fitness? Setting up a home gym? Can you buy only one piece of equipment? Do you have limited space? The question of what equipment is best for you depends on your goals and resources. And I'd suggest that you try stuff out for yourself before making up your mind and making a big investment.