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How to use velocity based training

podcast The Athletic Development Show

Episode notes:

  • 00:00 — Introduction and a deep dive on VBT
  • 03:29 — What is velocity-based training?
  • 06:55 — The benefits of VBT
  • 08:01 — Why VBT works even better with reps in reserve (RIR)
  • 16:26 — Autoregulation, fatigue, velocity loss, and proximity to failure
  • 18:53 — Mean and peak velocity
  • 29:23 — The easiest thing for coaches and athletes — contextual velocity
  • 32:34 — Intent to move
  • 37:50 — VBT speed zones, and why they’re overused
  • 41:03 — Existing VBT devices
  • 48:40 — Using Metric for velocity-based training
  • 51:01 — How Metric is different to existing VBT devices