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Velocity-based training on gym machines: a beginner's guide to rep speedWhat velocity-based training is, what rep speed and slowdown can and can't tell you, and how to use them on weight-stack machines, with the research. · 5 minWhat is NOMAE? Lift speed and reps on gym machinesWhat the NOMAE gym tracker does, which machines it fits, the free iPhone app, prices and availability in Australia. · 3 minProgressive overload on gym machines: a simple systemMachines make getting stronger easy to measure, if you know what to change and when. · 5 minHow to set up a gym machine, and remember it next timeSeat height and pad positions change every lift. Get them right once, then keep them. · 6 minHow to track gym progress without a spreadsheetWhat to record, what to ignore, and how to tell if it's working. · 4 minWeight-stack, plate-loaded and cable machines: what's the difference?Three kinds of gym machine, what each is good for, and how to log them. · 4 minHow long to rest between sets, and why your rest keeps driftingRest is part of the program. Here's how long, and how to keep it honest. · 4 minYour first week on gym machines: a simple planNew to the gym? Machines are the friendliest place to start. Here's a week. · 6 minHow many sets and reps? A plain-English guideRep ranges, weekly sets and how close to failure, without the jargon. · 5 minAutomatic gym machine rep counters: what works and what to checkHow automatic rep counting on weight-stack machines works, what the sensors measure and what to check before buying. · 4 minGpath in Australia? NOMAE vs Gpath Pin comparedGpath doesn't list Australia in its store. How NOMAE, designed in Brisbane, compares with the Gpath Pin on price, shipping and use. · 3 min
