GymAware
Rating applies to: Velocity-based resistance training. It is not a rating or endorsement of GymAware as a company or of its quality, safety or results.
According to the company, barbell tracking devices and software for velocity-based training with real-time feedback and reports.
Descriptions are based on publicly available information and are not independently verified. Features, pricing and availability change; confirm with the provider.
Company-reported details
According to the company's own pages, checked October 16, 2026. Not independently verified; confirm on the company's site. Not medical advice; measurement accuracy varies.
- Who it's for
- Coach, team or researcher; a laser tracker is described for individuals and personal trainers
- What it measures
- Barbell velocity, power and related metrics for velocity-based training, with 1RM estimates and force/velocity profiles
- Form factor
- Barbell tracking devices (including a FLEX laser optic tracker) with an iOS app and online portal; the company says it is now part of the VALD ecosystem
- Price (as published)
- Not published on the pages we reviewed; contact the company
- Company pages
- Home page
Not medical advice or a diagnosis; medical decisions need a licensed clinician. See the comparison guides or Training Equipment for equipment.
About this evidence rating
Meta-analyses comparing velocity-based training with percentage-based training report mixed findings: two found no clear difference in strength, power or sprint outcomes (with low-quality evidence in one), while a 2026 meta-analysis in trained individuals reported small advantages for jump performance and change of direction and no clear difference for maximal strength or sprint speed. These reviews address the training method, not the accuracy of any specific device. The rating applies to the method, not to any brand.
This is an editorial opinion based on publicly available research, not medical advice or a regulatory determination. How ratings work. Last reviewed October 16, 2026.
Things to consider
- Device accuracy varies; the research above does not validate any particular product.
- Check with a clinician before starting a new training program if you have health conditions.
- Pricing
- Pricing varies; check the provider's site
- Regions (as reported; verify)
- Global
Sources
- Liao KF et al. Effects of velocity based training vs. traditional 1RM percentage-based training on improving strength, jump, linear sprint and change of direction speed performance: A Systematic review with meta-analysis. PLoS One 2021
- Orange ST et al. Comparison of the effects of velocity-based vs. traditional resistance training methods on adaptations in strength, power, and sprint speed: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and quality of evidence appraisal. J Sports Sci 2022
- Wang Y et al. The effects of velocity-based vs. percentage-based resistance training on sports performance in trained individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2026
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