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How to Calculate Estimated 1RM from Velocity Data
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How to Calculate Estimated 1RM from Velocity Data

Step-by-step guide to estimating 1RM from bar velocity without maximal-effort testing. Covers the load-velocity profile method, minimum velocity threshold

1RM estimation·velocity·load-velocity profile
How to Create an Athlete Monitoring Dashboard
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How to Create an Athlete Monitoring Dashboard

Step-by-step guide to building an athlete monitoring dashboard: key metrics, data sources, visualization templates, and VBT integration with PoinT GO.

athlete-monitoring·dashboard·VBT
How to Design a Return to Play Protocol
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How to Design a Return to Play Protocol

Expert guide to designing a return-to-play protocol after athletic injury. Covers criteria-based progression, jump symmetry benchmarks, and objective

return-to-play·RTP·rehabilitation
How to Integrate VBT in Team Sports: Practical Workflow for S&C Coaches
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How to Integrate VBT in Team Sports: Practical Workflow for S&C Coaches

Step-by-step workflow for implementing velocity-based training in team sport settings. Covers device setup, squad logistics, readiness screening, and

VBT·team sports·velocity based training
How to Perform Drop Jump RSI Test: Finding Optimal Height
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How to Perform Drop Jump RSI Test: Finding Optimal Height

Complete protocol for the drop jump RSI test: box height selection, execution cues, normative benchmarks, and how to find each athlete's optimal drop height

drop-jump·RSI·reactive-strength
How to Run Accurate Vertical Jump Testing
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How to Run Accurate Vertical Jump Testing

Step-by-step guide to standardized vertical jump testing: CMJ, SJ, and drop jump. Covers setup, warm-up, data collection, norm tables, and error sources to

vertical-jump·CMJ·jump-testing
How to Set Minimum Velocity Threshold (MVT) in VBT
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How to Set Minimum Velocity Threshold (MVT) in VBT

Set the minimum velocity threshold (MVT) correctly for the squat, bench, and deadlift. Step-by-step protocols, exercise-specific norms, and PoinT GO setup

minimum velocity threshold·MVT·velocity-based training
How to Test Reactive Strength Index Protocol
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How to Test Reactive Strength Index Protocol

Step-by-step RSI testing protocol using drop jumps and the contact-time method. Norms, calculation, sport benchmarks, and training response interpretation.

reactive-strength-index·RSI·drop-jump
How to Use the Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR) Safely
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How to Use the Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR) Safely

Calculate ACWR correctly, avoid the sweet spot myth, and integrate velocity-based internal load for smarter injury risk management.

ACWR·workload ratio·training load
How to Use Session RPE for Training Load Monitoring
how to·8 min read

How to Use Session RPE for Training Load Monitoring

Learn how session RPE quantifies internal training load, how to collect it correctly, and how to pair it with jump-velocity data for week-to-week

session RPE·training load·monitoring
How to Assess Fatigue with Jump Testing: A Practitioner's Protocol
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How to Assess Fatigue with Jump Testing: A Practitioner's Protocol

Learn how to use countermovement jump testing to monitor neuromuscular fatigue. Step-by-step protocol, metric selection, threshold values, and practical

fatigue monitoring·CMJ·jump test
How to Assess Landing Mechanics for ACL Prevention
how to·14 min read

How to Assess Landing Mechanics for ACL Prevention

Landing mechanics assessment for ACL prevention: drop-landing protocol, LESS scoring criteria, IMU metrics, and corrective progressions for team-sport athletes.

landing mechanics·ACL prevention·injury screening