In previous publications, we’ve mentioned that the daily condition of the athlete varies depending on a multitude of factors. The theory is all very well, but how can we know approximately how much our performance has varied today? There are several ways. Spleeft uses Z-Scores because of their simplicity in visualizing the data. FATIGUE Fatigue …
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Learn more about autoregulation in our post about Z-Scores in VBT. Estimating the maximum repetition in an exercise was one of the first options provided by the VBT. It’s also one of the most used nowadays. It helps us to know the most basic when training in the gym: the weight to put on the …
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Velocity-based training is not just lifting fast. It shows you if your training are going as planned. Let’s deep dive! INTRODUCTION Velocity-based resistance training offers us a multitude of advantages to improve our resistance training. The most well-known advantages are those related to real-time feedback and velocity loss control. However, controlling barbell velocity can also …
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INTRODUCTION After validating and testing with real users the measurement of running speed with the mobile camera (you can read the presentation here and the validation here), we realised that reliability was not everything when developing technology for athletes. The validity and reliability of Computer Vision for measuring barbell velocity is incredible even on very …
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INTRODUCTION Quantifying movement velocity is the only way to control intensity and level of effort at the gym. Each velocity is hugely correlated with a percent of the repetition maximum (%RM) (1). Moreover, by monitoring velocity loss during the series you can control the level of effort and fatigue levels during the series (2). Thus, …
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When I was a child, I remember watching “futurist” movies, characters using super technologies in their daily life, some far from reality yet (or not) like holograms, and others that little by little are consolidated in our daily life, like intelligent gadgets able to expand the info or to answer our questions. At that moment …
