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The Journey #9: Augmented feedback: a secret weapon of the velocity-based approach to resistance training

In one of the earlier articles in this series, we concluded that our athletes or clients can achieve greater training adaptations if we instruct them to perform repetitions during resistance training with maximal intent, all other things being equal. We...

The Journey #8: Resistance training monitoring and prescription: objective versus subjective approach

A quick recap of velocity-based resistance training monitoring and prescription methods In several previous articles in the series, we discussed monitoring and prescription of resistance training using movement velocity. We addressed many topics. We talked about load-velocity profiles (LVP) for...

The Journey #7: Monitoring and prescribing resistance training using movement velocity: Part 3

In the latest article in the series, we concluded that monitoring velocity loss (VL) during resistance training deserves its place in our coaching toolbox. This is because monitoring VL provides us with information on the degree of fatigue our athletes...

The Journey #6: Monitoring and prescribing resistance training using movement velocity: Part 2

In the previous article in this series, we’ve seen that we can use mean, mean propulsive, and peak velocity to monitor and prescribe resistance training, usually after establishing load-velocity profiles of our athletes or clients. Even before that, we’ve seen that load-velocity profiles are...

The Journey #5: Monitoring and prescribing resistance training using movement velocity: what velocity variables should you use in training?

In the previous article in this series, we looked at how can we use movement velocity to monitor and prescribe resistance training, and we touched on load-velocity profiling. Before expanding on other applications, you might be asking what velocity metrics you should...

The Journey #4: Monitoring and prescribing resistance training using movement velocity: Part 1

In one of the first articles in this series, we mentioned potential issues with a traditional approach to resistance training monitoring and prescription. We focused on two issues that are related to the inability of the traditional approach to account for daily...

The Journey #3: Are you giving your “best” when doing resistance training? The importance of lifting with maximal intent

While we understand that the word “best” can be interpreted in many ways, we feel as though putting maximal effort in all your repetitions is the best way of giving your “best” during resistance training.

November 16, 2023
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The Journey #2: Why should you track movement velocity during resistance training?

When you go to the gym to do your workout, how do you determine whether something feels too heavy, too easy, or just right that day? Think about it, what even makes you start thinking about how a certain load “feels” in the first place?

The Journey #1: What can go wrong when designing a resistance training program for your athletes or clients?

What can go wrong when designing a resistance training program for your athletes or clients?

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