Strength and Conditioning Knowledge Center
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Webinars
Upcoming Webinar: Rethinking Velocity Zones
What if everything you thought you knew about velocity zones was wrong? On January 13th at 6PM EST Discover the truth behind velocity zones and their impact on sports performance in our exclusive webinar. Join us as we dive deep into the science of strength, velocity, and power, debunk common myths, and unveil practical strategies …
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Velocity Based Training 【 #1 VBT Guide in the World 】
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 …
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A Deep Dive on the Different VBT Technology: An Evaluation of Research and Practical Applications
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 …
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Velocity Loss as a Metric for Controlling Induced Fatigue in Different Resistance Training Approaches
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 …
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Mean Velocity vs Mean Propulsive Velocity. Differences and Applications
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 …
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FREE VBT Course
Optimizing Performance: a Data Driven Approach to Strength and Conditioning Transform your strength training approach: Master the art of designing effective programs, executing workouts with precision, and analyzing results to achieve maximum impact. Learn from the experts Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, founder of The Movement System—an academy dedicated to …
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5 Myths & Misconceptions in Velocity-Based Training (VBT)
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 …
Case study
Using the Force Velocity Curve to improve specific KPI’s during ACLR Rehab.
Presents practical applications of VBT, focusing on improving strength, reactive qualities, and performance-based metrics throughout the recovery phases. Backed by real-world case studies, it emphasizes a data-driven approach to enhance rehabilitation outcomes.
eBooks
Beyond The Calendar
Explore the essential applications of Velocity-Based Training (VBT) throughout different athletic seasons with our in-depth guide, ‘Beyond the Calendar.’ This comprehensive resource is tailored for coaches, athletes, and sports professionals, focusing on the integration of VBT in both in-season and off-season periods. Key Features: Get Started: Download ‘Beyond the Calendar’ today and elevate your training …
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Acute Training Load – How to Measure & Interpret it
Why is it Important for Coaches to Monitor Acute Training Load Updated coaches aim to pinpoint risk factors leading athletes to get injured while keeping an eye on and managing training variables to optimize sports performance. Training load stands as the crucial factor in boosting athletic performance, yet its imprecision can skyrocket injury risk. This …