This article walks through every possible banner and explains:
What the banner means
Why the athlete is seeing it
How to interpret performance vs. their LVP
How velocity targets influence the colour and message
What actions the athlete or coach might take
There are four key conditions that determine the feedback message:
Is the athlete’s LVP baseline defined?
Is a velocity target set?
Max Velocity Target (e.g., “Do not exceed X m/s”)
Min Velocity Target (e.g., “Stay above X m/s”)
Velocity Zone (a min–max band)
How did actual velocity compare to the athlete’s LVP?
10% above baseline
Within ±10% of baseline
10% below baseline
Is the athlete still building their LVP?
(LVP not defined yet → only neutral “keep collecting reps” banners appear)
When LVP Baseline IS Defined & NO Velocity Zone Is Set
These banners appear when the athlete has enough historical reps to generate an LVP baseline, but no velocity target was selected.
>10% Above Baseline - “Crushing it 🔥”
What it means:
The athlete moved significantly faster than expected for this load.
Coaching insight:
This may indicate improved neuromuscular readiness or progression in power at that load.
Within ±10% of Baseline - “Right on Track 🎯”
What it means:
Today’s velocity matches the athlete’s normal performance.
Coaching insight:
Consistency indicates stable load–velocity characteristics.
>10% Below Baseline - “Tough Set 🥵”
What it means:
The athlete moved slower than usual at this load.
Coaching insight: Consider
Fatigue
Poor intent
Load selection mismatch
Warm-up quality
When LVP Baseline IS Defined & A Velocity Zone (Min–Max) IS Set
In this mode, the banner reflects two layers of feedback:
Did the rep hit the target zone?
How does today compare to the athlete’s LVP?
Because both signals are combined, you’ll see a mix of:
On target (green)
Above target
Below target
With contextual LVP explanations
Below are the scenarios with LVP defined and a Velocity Zone in use.
>10% Above Baseline + Faster Than Zone — “Above Target 💪”
What it means:
The athlete exceeded both their LVP expectation and the upper limit of the velocity target.
Coaching insight:
Load may be too light - consider increasing weight or reinforcing the intended target zone.
>10% Above Baseline + Still Within Zone — “On Target 🚀”
What it means:
Same as above - reinforces that the athlete is performing strongly within the prescribed range.
Coaching insight:
Strong performance; consider progressing load or volume if this consistency continues.
>10% Above Baseline + Slower Than Zone — “Below Target ⚠️”
What it means:
Even though the rep is faster than their LVP baseline, it is below the prescribed minimum velocity.
Coaching insight:
Increase intent or lighten the load to help the athlete reach the required minimum velocity.
Within ±10% of Baseline + Above Zone — “Above Target 💪”
What it means:
Normal LVP performance, but rep exceeded the max velocity target.
Coaching insight:
Rep exceeded the programmed speed; increase load if working in strength or strength-speed zones.
Within ±10% of Baseline + Within Zone — “On Target 🎯”
What it means:
Perfect match - aligns with their normal performance and target zone.
Coaching insight:
Ideal execution - maintain current load or add volume based on session goals.
Within ±10% of Baseline + Slower Than Zone — “Below Target ⚠️”
What it means:
Velocity matches baseline but misses the session target.
Coaching insight:
Cue intent or reduce load to get the athlete back within the velocity target.
>10% Below Baseline + Above Zone — “Above Target ⚠️”
What it means:
The rep is slower than usual, but still exceeds the max velocity threshold.
Coaching insight:
Although the rep hit target, slower LVP speed suggests fatigue - monitor or reduce volume.
>10% Below Baseline + Within Zone — “On Target ⚠️”
What it means:
The rep is slower than normal but still fits within the acceptable target band.
Coaching insight:
Performance is acceptable but trending slow; consider adding rest or adjusting load.
>10% Below Baseline + Slower Than Zone — “Below Target ⚠️”
What it means: A double-negative scenario:
Below LVP expectation
Below the target minimum velocity
Coaching insight:
Strong sign of fatigue or excessive load - decrease weight or extend rest time.
When LVP Baseline Is NOT Defined but a Velocity Zone IS Set
Here, the athlete does not yet have enough historical data to establish an LVP baseline. The app will only give target-based messages, plus guidance to keep collecting reps.
“Above Target 💪”
What it means:
Faster than the upper bound of the velocity zone.
Coaching insight:
Increase load or reinforce the intended zone if reps are consistently too fast.
“On Target 🎯”
What it means:
Within the min–max range.
Coaching insight:
Good execution - maintain load and continue collecting reps.
“Below Target ⚠️”
What it means:
Slower than the minimum velocity.
Coaching insight:
Encourage intent or reduce load to reach the target velocity.
When LVP Baseline Is NOT Defined & No Zone Is Set
With no baseline and no target, the only feedback relates to continuing LVP data collection.
“Set Complete ✅ – Keep collecting reps to build your Load Velocity Profile!”
Coaching insight: Keep gathering high-quality reps to finish building the athlete’s LVP baseline.
Max Velocity Target (LVP Defined)
A Max Velocity Target is used when the goal is not to exceed a specific speed (e.g., strength-focused sets).
>10% Above Baseline - Below Max Target 💪
What it means:
Athlete is fast relative to their LVP, but still under the maximum allowed.
Coaching insight:
Great rep - load is appropriate, continue as planned.
>10% Above Baseline - Above Max Target ⚠️
What it means:
The athlete exceeded both their normal velocity for this load and the max velocity target - rep was too fast for the aim of the set.
Coaching insight:
Load is too light for this goal - increase weight to stay under the max velocity cap.
Within ±10% - Below Max Target 💪
What it means:
Velocity matched the athlete’s usual performance and stayed below the maximum allowed speed.
Coaching insight:
Hitting the velocity target - maintain current load.
Within ±10% - Above Max Target ⚠️
What it means:
Speed was typical for this athlete but exceeded the max velocity target for the set.
Coaching insight:
Athlete is moving too fast - increase load to stay below the target.
>10% Below - Below Max Target ⚠️
What it means:
The athlete moved slower than their usual LVP speed, but did remain under the maximum velocity threshold.
Coaching insight:
Rep meets the max target, but slower-than-usual speed suggests fatigue - monitor readiness.
>10% Below - Above Max Target 🥵
What it means:
The rep was both slower than usual and still exceeded the max velocity target - a strong sign the load is mismatched to intent.
Coaching insight:
Too fast and slower than usual - reduce volume or increase load depending on session goals.
Min Velocity Target (LVP Defined)
A Min Velocity Target is used when the goal is to exceed a specific speed (e.g., speed-focused sets).
>10% Above Baseline — “Above minimum velocity target 💪”
What it means:
The athlete moved much faster than their recent average at this load. Velocity is above the minimum target, meaning the rep met or exceeded the intended intensity.
Coaching insight:
Great quality rep. If this speed is consistently above target, consider increasing load.
>10% Above Baseline — “Below minimum velocity target ⚠️”
What it means:
The athlete moved faster than usual for their recent reps (positive), but still not fast enough to meet the session’s minimum target.
Coaching insight:
Intent may be too low, or the load may be too heavy for the desired training zone.
Within ±10% of Baseline — “Above minimum velocity target 💪”
What it means:
Velocity aligns with recent performance, and is above the minimum target, meaning the rep meets session requirements.
Coaching insight:
Consistent, high-quality execution at the correct intensity.
Within ±10% of Baseline — “Below minimum velocity target ⚠️”
What it means:
The rep looked like the athlete’s usual speed, but still fell below the minimum target required for the session.
Coaching insight:
Encourage intent, or consider reducing load to help them reach the target zone.
>10% Below Baseline — “Above minimum velocity target ⚠️”
What it means:
The athlete moved slower, relative to their recent reps at this load, yet still managed to be above the minimum target.
Coaching insight:
They hit the goal, but the rep was slower than their typical performance - fatigue or readiness could be a factor.
>10% Below Baseline — “Below minimum velocity target ⚠️”
What it means:
The athlete moved significantly slower than their recent average, and also missed the minimum velocity target.
Coaching insight:
This is the clearest indicator of fatigue, poor intent, or inappropriate load.
Coach may consider:
reducing load
increasing rest
checking technique
or adjusting intent cues
When LVP Is Not Defined & a Max or Min Velocity Target Is Set
When an athlete is still building their Load-Velocity Profile, the app cannot compare today’s rep to their usual performance. In this case, banners only provide feedback on the velocity target and a reminder to keep collecting reps to finish building their LVP baseline.
These banners are simple:
Green = you met the target
Red = you missed the target
All include “Keep collecting reps…” because no LVP baseline exists yet
Max Velocity Target Set (Max Set)
“Above maximum velocity target 🥵”
What it means:
The athlete moved faster than the maximum allowed velocity, meaning the load is likely too light for the intended stimulus.
Coaching insight:
Since LVP isn’t defined yet, the app only checks whether the athlete exceeded the max speed - increase load to stay under the target.
“Below maximum velocity target 💪”
What it means:
The athlete stayed under the max velocity threshold, successfully hitting the target for a Max Set.
Coaching insight:
With no LVP baseline, this simply confirms the load is suitable - continue collecting reps to build the profile.
Min Velocity Target Set (Min Set)
“Above minimum velocity target 💪”
What it means:
The athlete moved faster than the minimum required speed, meaning they met or exceeded the intensity goal for the set.
Coaching insight:
Keep progressing as planned - this confirms they're hitting the minimum speed target even without an LVP baseline.
“Below minimum velocity target ⚠️”
What it means:
The athlete moved slower than the minimum required velocity, missing the intended training intensity for the set.
Coaching insight:
Since no LVP baseline exists yet, this strictly indicates a missed velocity threshold - cue intent or reduce load to get back above the target.
