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VBT can be used in tracking fatigue to understand athlete performance on a daily basis. When used consistently, it can be a great roadmap!

Tech entrepreneurs are disrupting the fitness industry in a number of ways. One of the most prominent is the production of devices that can measure steps and other vitals. But these are often geared more toward cardio exercises. Now, Perch offers something similar for strength training exercises. Read about this new innovation in this week’s...

VBT can help improve velocity, and power outputs in the weight room, but what about VBT and on field performance where it matters most?

Movement quality is incredibly important in athletic development and return to play protocols. VBT and movement quality can go hand in hand!

Testing 1RMs is a time consuming process. Using VBT and a simple calculation, you can understand predictions for athlete 1RM during sessions

Power is arguably the best single measure of an athlete’s overall performance. Learn about developing power optimally using VBT here!

Glenbrook South is one of a few high schools in the country utilizing equipment adopted by the NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS, NBA and NCAA. The GBS athletic program installed some new state-of-the-art technology in the weight room last summer. With a fall sports season about to conclude, Perch has been paying off.

Eccentric training can help keep athletes healthy and efficiently train them too! Using VBT technology to monitor eccentric training can help

Weight room technology can sometimes be daunting. With VBT devices made to help coaches, you don't have to experience paralysis by analysis!

This school year Glenbrook South implemented a new piece of equipment in its weight room designed to monitor and improve training results without beating people up. The MIT-developed Perch system consists of a 3D camera that straps to a weight rack -- it's on all 14 racks in Glenbrook South's weight room -- and a computer...

Using velocity drop to program optimal loads and volumes for specific training adaptations can help athletes improve safely and efficiently!

The New Orleans Saints have become the latest client for the 3D camera technology in their workout facility. The technology helped to propel LSU to their 2019 National Championship. Perch co-founder Jacob Rothman recently met with the New Orleans Saints and head strength and conditioning coach Dan Dalrymple. Perch installed their 3D camera...