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the workloads for large groups of athletes, there are
drawbacks. Relying on satellites means it can be difficult
to record accurate results indoors. Additionally, with the
sensors located on the athlete's back, they cannot measure
limb-specific loads and struggle to quantify non-running
movements that can significantly add to an athlete's load,
like volleyball or basketball.
HEART RATE MONITORS
Measuring heart rate is a way of tracking an athlete's
internal load, helping detect the body's response to the
external loads placed upon it.
Heart rate is often the first wearable technology teams
will invest in due to its simplicity and ability to provide
insight when paired with other technologies. Simple
training modifications based on how many minutes
each player spent in the 'red zone' are easy to monitor
and implement.
Due to the invasive nature of the traditional heart rate
strap, many elite teams are looking for alternative ways to
measure heart rate data during practice. This has led to
the current surge in the development of smart garments,
which have heart rate sensors (along with other sensors
as well) integrated directly into the fibers of the garment
- meaning the athlete only needs to wear one accessory,
not multiple.
Heart rate sensors are easy to incorporate into any
sport and easy to understand the data. When combined
with other wearable sensors that measure the external
load, it can be a useful tool in understanding an athlete's
physiological structure.
The flaws? Well, most of the available heart rate
monitors measure by tracking signals across the skin. The
wetness of the skin can cause unreliable readings.
VELOCITY BASED TRAINING (VBT)
While many sensors measure an athlete's movements
and performance on the field, there are others that help
strength coaches see how their athletes are responding
to work in the weight room. VBT is a simple method of
training that uses technology to measure bar or body
speed to enhance the quality of training.
It's a great way to obtain more data that's specific to an
athlete's individual strength and power training regimen.
Tracking and programming based on movement velocity
is a move away from traditional periodization and can give
greater insights into fatigue and athlete readiness.
Tracking bar speed has been around for nearly
two decades now, but the increased availability of
accelerometers and wearable devices has spiked this
approach recently. Strength coaches can receive the data
from workouts right to their tablets or device. n
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