Course: Fundamentals of VBT with Travis Mash

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The Fundamentals of Velocity-Based Training

Learn how elite strength & performance coaches use Velocity-Based Training to make smarter programming decisions and eliminate guesswork.

  • Free access

  • Practical, coach-led education
  • Implementation ready

What you’ll learn:

  • How to apply Velocity Based Training in real training environments

  • Key VBT metrics and how to use them correctly

  • How to guide load selection and manage fatigue with velocity data

  • Practical VBT methods used by experts

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Who this is for:

  • Those who want to get started with VBT

  • Strength & conditioning coaches

  • Sport scientists & performance practitioners

  • Coaches responsible for athlete monitoring or programming

More details:

We are excited to present this VBT Fundamentals* series which covers:

  • Basic Implementation
  • Force Velocity Profile
  • Eccentrics
  • Predictive 1RM

To get started – click on the topic links in the right hand side column to begin each lesson. Each Lesson starts with a 5-8 min video and is then followed with written content and a Quiz. Don’t forget to mark the lessons as complete before moving on.

The Fundamentals of VBT Course is led by Coach Travis Mash, a former world record holder and coach for elite weightlifters. Throughout this comprehensive training experience, we aim to teach you all you need to know about VBT so you can start implementing it into your training straight away.

Join us as we delve into the intricacies of VBT methodologies and unlock the transformative potential they hold for optimizing your training outcomes.

*The National Strength and Conditioning Association approved 0.3 CEU(s) in category C for certified individuals who successfully complete this course. 

*The Australian Strength and Conditioning Association approved 3RP(s)

Course Content

Basic Implementation
7 Topics
1 Quiz
Introduction
Applications of VBT
Daily readiness
Velocity loss
Setting minimum velocity thresholds
Velocity zones
Conclusion – Basic implementation
Basic Implementation Quiz
Force Velocity Profile
6 Topics
1 Quiz
Introduction to FVP
Force velocity vs load velocity profiles
Benefits of force velocity profiling
Creating a force velocity profile
Reviewing and implementing results
Conclusion – FVP
Force velocity profile Quiz
Eccentrics
8 Topics
1 Quiz
Introduction to eccentrics
Types of muscular contractions
Adaptations from eccentrics
Implementing eccentrics
Eccentric force velocity profile
Prescribing eccentrics
Tracking eccentrics
Conclusion – Eccentrics
Eccentrics Quiz
Predictive 1RM
9 Topics
1 Quiz
Introduction to 1RM
Types of 1RM testing
Limitations of traditional 1RM
Minimum velocity thresholds
Considerations for a predictive 1RM
FLEX 1RM protocol
1RM results
Implementing 1RM results
Conclusion – 1RM
Predictive 1RM Quiz
Practical demonstration – Predictive 1RM
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