GymAware Eccentrics

Get stronger, build more muscle and improve neural adaptations with GymAware's new ability to display eccentric metrics!

Unlock the benefits of eccentric training with the GymAware app, which allows you to track this proven methodology, and dive deeper into incorporating eccentrics into your workout routine with these informative articles;

• Adaptations from Eccentric contractions by Travis Mash 
• Accentuated Eccentric loading with Dr Tim Suchomel.

Eccentrics metrics available in the GymAware app

Eccentric Mean Velocity (m/s)

• This is the average velocity that was obtained over the eccentric phase of the lift. It is calculated by summing the individual velocities for each data point and dividing by the number of data points obtained in the eccentric phase of the lift. The following equation is used to calculate velocity.
  V = Change in d/change in t.
  Where v = velocity, d = distance and t= time i.e. (d2-d1) / (t2-t1)
• Displayed as metres per second

Eccentric Peak Velocity (m/s)

• This is the peak velocity measured over the eccentric phase of the lift. It is an instantaneous value, measured over a sample period of approximately 20 milliseconds.
  The following equation is used to calculate velocity.
  v = Change in d/change in t
  Where v= velocity, d = distance and t= time i.e. (d2-d1) / (t2-t1)
• Displayed as metres per second

Eccentric Time (seconds)

• This is the duration of time taken to complete the eccentric (lowering) phase of an exercise.
  T =(t2-t1) where t = time in seconds, t1 = time at start of eccentric phase t2 = time at finish of eccentric phase
• Displayed as seconds

Accessing eccentrics metrics in the GymAware app

1. Connect your GymAware unit to the app.

2. Attach the GymAware device to the load.

3. Set up your athletes, squads, exercises.

4. Use metric slider to select eccentric metric as shown below

5. Prepare 'Prepare" button

6. Complete your lift