FLEX – VELOCITY BASED TRAINING APP
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FLEX app updates
FLEX App Update – Workout Builder (v1.11.1)
- Add custom BLOCKS to segment Workouts (like warmups, working sets and cool downs).
- Quickly add exercises and duplicate or remove sets.
- Create supersets and circuits by linking exercises
- Manage rounds and add inter-round rest breaks
- Bulk update reps, load and targets for exercises with blocks.
- Drag and drop functionality means you can instantly switch your program around.
- Prescribe load using kg/lbs or %1RM
- New 1RM library allows you to enter custom 1RMs for any exercise.
- ‘Save’ completed training sessions and build them out with the new Workout Builder
FLEX App Update (V1.11.1)
Did you know FLEX allows you to save any session you have completed as a template?
Sharing Workouts
Share your custom Workouts with your athletes or friends in the FLEX Community. They’ll be able to download the Workout direct from their Community feed and store it in their own library.
Download Workouts
Looking for inspiration? Browse your Community feed and download new workouts into your own library. When launching downloaded workouts you can set targets based on your friend’s results. Make sure you leave a message in Community to let them know you’ve taken on the challenge.
SKIPPING SETS and your updated Progress Screen
If following a Workout in FLEX, you have an updated progress screen with a sexy progress bar, completion indications against each set and the ability to SKIP sets.
Resume Feature
Has something gone wrong? Our new resume feature lets you return to regular training sessions, Workouts and 1RM predictions if your session is cut short for any reason.
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What’s new in the latest FLEX App version?
FLEX v1.10 is available now;
This is one of our biggest updates so far! If you’re someone that likes to record your lifts, well then we’ve got news for you.
FLEX now allows users to record and save videos locally within the App!!
Easily export, email, text or share to socials with our latest sharing options.
This is a great addition for remote coaches who require videos from their athletes. Coaches will be able to check their technique, observe barbell position, velocity, power, distance, or bar path.
VIDEO MODE
The VIDEO FUNCTION includes a stack of awesome features like:
- A choice of 4 different data overlay templates.
- IMMEDIATE REPLAY, via a new swipe screens in review.
- A new swipe screen with a list of sets done with video record enabled. Users can REPLAY or EDIT video from here.
- A new MEDIA MANAGER section has been added under the user profile section. Delete unwanted videos, filter and group videos, select and export + TRIM tools are all located here.
- Users won’t have to worry about saving videos between sets. Videos are saved directly into your HISTORY. Review today’s lifts or scroll back a month or more and check out your form from previously recorded sessions.
LOGIN
Users will now experience Lightning FAST LOGIN. With history items now being loaded only as required. This should be most noticeable for users that hammer their FLEX sensors with multiple sessions every day!
1RM PROTOCOL
We also worked hard to improve the already accurate 1RM PREDICTIVE PROTOCOL.
Users will notice improved flexibility and options to lift additional sets should you feel comfortable. These improvements will increase the accuracy of your prediction.
BUDDY MODE
A new BUDDY MODE progress screen has been added, which highlights a noticeable change between athletes when transitioning between sets.
Buddy mode now includes GUEST MODE option. TRAIN and record data with a buddy that doesn’t have a FLEX account.
It couldn’t be easier, Just enter their email address and you’re set.
SOCIAL
Users can now share a primary template in the community section, your friends will see this template when scrolling through their feed without having to drill into the session.
MAT CHECK
A new mat check prompt will alert the user if the signal from FLEX is poor. Typically this is when users don’t position the reflective mat correctly. The system will now give tips on placement and positioning. This feature will help ensure you’re getting the most accurate data possible!
iOS 14
Updates specific for iOS14
Improved stability and efficiency improvements
What’s new in the latest FLEX App version?
FLEX v1.9 is available now; it includes a tonne of great features and we can’t wait to see you all setting Targets and training with your friends in Buddy Mode.
Make sure to update and read the release notes below to learn more.
SET VELOCITY TARGETS
Everyone loves a goal – that’s why with FLEX you can now set a Target on every lift.
- Set Mean and Peak velocity targets in Training
- Include Targets in pre-recorded Workouts to follow in later sessions
To enable a Target, tap the target dial icon on the Train screen and follow the prompts.
BUDDY / COMMUNITY
Train with FLEX users who are not yet friends (friend connection still required to save own session data)
Updates to Community include Live Mode and a quick link bar added to the top of community.
TRAINING
3 new ways to choose your exercise – Filter by ALL, MOST USED or RECENT.
Exercise library now over 50 exercises
Velocity Personal Records for different weights and exercises
Zero Bar weight reminder prompt if no weight recorded after a set.
1RM PROTOCOL
We have listened to you and made some improvements to the 1RM test! Give it a try and check out the:
- Improved protocol flow
- Improved final estimate accuracy
FLEX by GymAware
A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE
For more than 15 years we have provided the sports industry with the world’s leading performance measurement device, GymAware RS. Our passion for performance and a commitment to continued improvement for all athletes led us to develop the definitive individuals’ solution, FLEX.
FLEX gives individuals the power of accurate performance data previously restricted to the elite. By integrating cutting edge laser optic technology, FLEX ticks all the boxes – portable, accurate and affordable.
FLEX encourages a more social training experience. Compare results, share with friends and follow the performance of your sporting heroes.
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