Strength is more than load on the bar — velocity (how fast you move it) and intent matter. Velocity-based training tools let coaches track bar speed, auto-adjust load, and ensure athletes train the intended quality (power, strength, or speed). Recent narrative reviews outline how using movement velocity as feedback can improve power and reduce unnecessary grind-sets when applied correctly.
How to use VBT at Lodestar without buying every gadget: start simple. For your strength blocks, prescribe velocity zones instead of strict %1RM: e.g., “power work: 0.8–1.0 m/s; heavy strength: 0.4–0.6 m/s.” If an athlete’s bar speed drops below zone across reps, drop the load or stop the set — that preserves technique and reduces fatigue. For group classes, use one sensor for the platform or rotate sensors between athletes to gather trend data rather than obsessing about single lifts.
VBT also helps auto-regulate on high-stress weeks: if velocity is down across the board, favor technique and lighter loads. That’s how we keep people progressing long-term while minimizing emotional burnout and injury risk.
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