Hi, I’m Sal Vassallo — Inventor, Entrepreneur, & former Olympic Swimmer.
You might hear the phrase “Olympic swimmer” and think: hardcore athlete, high metabolism, easily stays fit. But here’s the truth: of all the guys on my team, I was the one who struggled to keep the weight off. For real! Even at the height of training, I was the one guy who had to run stairs before swim training started. This is where Our Story begins...
Our Story
Until a few months ago, I was another aging athlete who was struggling with chronic pain, stubborn weight gain, repeated injuries, and typical exercise routines that kept beating up my feet, ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, and back.
I re-injured my back right after lockdown, and I thought I was going to lose my mind. I was feeling sluggish, worn out, and depressed.
I was DESPERATE for something that could help me get back in shape without constantly re-flaring the pain.
I needed a tool that could be versatile, portable, and keep challenging me as I got stronger and leaner.
I searched everywhere … but there was nothing on the market that could provide what I was looking for.
I realized it was up to me to make it! So I experimented with different shapes, sizes, materials, and configurations … until I got it just right.
That’s how I created what is now the Vasspod.
And in the process, I discovered that the Vasspod wasn't just a superstar in the water — it could go anywhere!
