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Dryland Power Training for Swimmers: A Velocity-Based Training Guide
guides·8 min read

Dryland Power Training for Swimmers: A Velocity-Based Training Guide

Starts and turns decide close races, not stroke technique alone. VBT dryland training builds explosive starts, faster turns, and stroke-specific strength.

VBT·swimming·dryland
Velocity-Based Training for Tennis: Build Serve and Groundstroke Power
guides·8 min read

Velocity-Based Training for Tennis: Build Serve and Groundstroke Power

A faster serve starts in the weight room, not on-court reps. Force-velocity profiling, transfer lifts, and velocity zones build serve power that lasts.

VBT·tennis·serve-power
Daily Undulating Periodization for Powerlifting: Complete Programming Guide
guides·16 min read

Daily Undulating Periodization for Powerlifting: Complete Programming Guide

Daily undulating periodization (DUP) for powerlifting. Includes 12-week program templates, intensity zoning, and velocity-based.

DUP·periodization·powerlifting
Prilepin's Chart Complete Guide: How to Use Load-Volume Tables for Optimal Strength Programming
guides·14 min read

Prilepin's Chart Complete Guide: How to Use Load-Volume Tables for Optimal Strength Programming

Not sure how many reps to load at 80% or 90%? Prilepin's chart maps sets and reps to intensity zones, with squat, bench, and deadlift examples included.

prilepin·periodization·volume
Reactive Strength vs Elastic Strength: Key Differences and How to Train Each
guides·13 min read

Reactive Strength vs Elastic Strength: Key Differences and How to Train Each

Reactive and elastic strength share the stretch-shortening cycle but train differently. Here is how each is measured and trained without stalling it.

reactive strength·elastic strength·plyometrics
Sport-Specific Power Testing for Basketball Players: Protocols, Norms, and Programming
guides·15 min read

Sport-Specific Power Testing for Basketball Players: Protocols, Norms, and Programming

One vertical jump number will not tell you if a player is game-ready. Covers jump, sprint, change-of-direction tests, RSI norms, and a testing plan.

basketball·power-testing·vertical-jump
Velocity Loss vs RPE for Autoregulation: Which Method Works Best for Your Training?
guides·14 min read

Velocity Loss vs RPE for Autoregulation: Which Method Works Best for Your Training?

RPE relies on feel; velocity loss relies on a number. Compare both methods for fatigue control, accuracy, and real-world programming trade-offs.

velocity-loss·RPE·autoregulation
Deload Week Protocol with VBT: Auto-Detected Recovery Cycles
guides·10 min read

Deload Week Protocol with VBT: Auto-Detected Recovery Cycles

Velocity-based deload week protocol using objective fatigue markers. Auto-detected timing, planned deload strategies, comparison with calendar deloads.

deload·vbt·recovery
In-Season Power Maintenance Program: VBT-Based 12-Week Protocol
guides·10 min read

In-Season Power Maintenance Program: VBT-Based 12-Week Protocol

Off-season power fades fast once games start. This 12-week VBT program holds it on just 30-50% of off-season volume, with velocity targets and scheduling.

in-season·power-maintenance·periodization
How to Program 12-Week Block Periodization: A Data-Driven Phased Adaptation Model
guides·12 min read

How to Program 12-Week Block Periodization: A Data-Driven Phased Adaptation Model

Accumulation, transmutation, and realization each need different intensity ranges and monitoring rules. Here's the IMU-tracked breakdown for all 3 phases.

block-periodization·12-week-program·accumulation
How to Program a Power Block for Soccer Players: A 6-Week Design that Cuts 30m Sprint by 23%
guides·12 min read

How to Program a Power Block for Soccer Players: A 6-Week Design that Cuts 30m Sprint by 23%

Players following this 6-week power block cut their 30m sprint time by 23% on average. See the VBT and jump-monitored sessions and field-training fit.

soccer·power block·VBT
IMU Data Interpretation for Coaches: Turning 800Hz Jump and VBT Data into Decisions
guides·12 min read

IMU Data Interpretation for Coaches: Turning 800Hz Jump and VBT Data into Decisions

RSI, jump height, and velocity numbers on a report — now what? A practical guide to reading 800Hz IMU data and turning it into load and selection calls.

IMU·analytics·coaching