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Velocity Based Training and VBT Devices Velocity Based Training (VBT) is a method of training that allows us to know with high precision the relative intensity and degree of fatigue that occurs in each training session.  With various devices on the market, choosing the right one can be daunting. This guide explores different types of …

Velocity Based Training – The Ultimate Guide We know you’ve come this far because you’re interested in learning how to train in the most efficient way, achieving the best results, and enhancing your performance as an athlete. That’s why we’ve created the world’s largest Velocity Based Training guide. In this guide, you’ll find all the …

To effectively incorporate VBT (Velocity-Based Training) into your workouts, minimizing measurement errors is crucial! Coaches and athletes looking to enhance their training with VBT often wonder which tool best suits their needs. In this article, I’ll explore this question from a Sports Science researcher’s and a Strength and Conditioning coach’s perspective. When I first encountered …

Velocity loss (VL) within the set has been established as a method to control and quantify the level of effort induced during resistance training (RT). Considering that, to serve as a valid fatigue indicator, the execution intent must be maximal. The formula to calculate it would be as follows, taking into account the highest velocity …

Introduction The effectiveness of resistance training (RT) in achieving specific goals relies on the appropriate manipulation of various variables that significantly affect both acute responses and subsequent physiological adaptations (Bird et al., 2005; Kraemer et al., 2002; Spiering et al., 2008). Training prescriptions must consider each variable based on the intended objective, with exercise intensity …

Velocity-Based Training (VBT) has become increasingly popular in the strength and conditioning community over the past few decades and is starting to be looked at now as a must-have training tool for serious programs.  By using velocity as a key metric, VBT offers a more individualized & data-driven approach to training than traditional methods. This …

To fully grasp velocity loss and achieve optimal results, you must push with maximum intention.  Before examining the relationship between velocity loss and fatigue in resistance training, it is crucial for anyone using the Velocity-Based Training (VBT) method to understand the importance of moving loads at maximum intentional velocity during the concentric phase. It is …

It is well known that when implementing velocity-based training maximum intention must be applied in every repetition. In this sense, maximum force can be improved with any load when the maximum intention is achieved. However, not all loads create the same adaptations. Similarly, not every exercise in some circumstances allows the athlete to achieve the …

Traditional strength training programs have long been based on static metrics like the one-repetition maximum (1RM). While these methods have their merits, they often fail to account for individual variability and day-to-day fluctuations in performance. In this blog, we’ll discuss the inherent flaws in traditional training plans and explore how Velocity-Based Training (VBT) provides a …

In the realm of sports science and strength and conditioning, mastering advanced techniques requires a solid understanding of the basics. Velocity-Based Training (VBT) is a cutting-edge approach that shifts focus from traditional metrics to the speed of movement, offering a fresh perspective on performance enhancement. This blog delves into the fundamental concepts and definitions that …

The Strength and Conditioning industry is evolving, and so are the methods we use to measure and improve performance. Traditional metrics like the one-repetition maximum (1RM) have long been the standard in strength training, but they come with limitations. Velocity-Based Training offers a fresh perspective by focusing on movement speed rather than just the amount …

VITRUVE LINEAR ENCODER All you need to know about Vitruve’s Linear Encoder for Velocity Based Training. What is Vitruve linear encoder? This technology is the Gold Standard, i.e. the most accurate technology available. However, our Vitruve Encoder is scientifically validated by independent researchers (not funded by Vitruve) and published in a Tier 1 journal such …