Metric offers several real-time audio feedback options to help you make better training decisions during your sets, not just after. This guide covers everything you need to know about using these features effectively in your training.
All feedback features are accessible from the control stack on the left side of the recording screen. There are two main feedback systems available:
Each feature can be enabled independently before starting your recording, and all audio cues work through either your device speaker or connected Bluetooth devices.
The metronome provides a consistent 1-second beep to help maintain prescribed tempos during your lifts. This simple tool is particularly valuable for executing tempo prescriptions accurately, as most lifters tend to underestimate their eccentric timing and cut prescribed pauses short.
By maintaining controlled tempos throughout your sets, you can ensure proper execution of tempo prescriptions and track these improvements through Metric's eccentric tempo and pause metrics.
The velocity readout feature announces your chosen metric (mean velocity, peak velocity, or range of motion) after each repetition. This immediate feedback is especially useful when:
Velocity targets provide audio feedback based on a fixed velocity value - a chime for reps above the target, and a buzzer for those below. This feature supports several training approaches:
Start with higher velocity targets (e.g., 0.7m/s) and progressively lower them (0.65m/s, 0.6m/s) across training blocks. Lower velocity targets allow for heavier loads, creating a structured approach to strength progression while maintaining movement quality.
Use targets to maintain quality across higher-rep sets by establishing a minimum velocity threshold. This approach works particularly well in team training environments, where the audio feedback can drive healthy competition.
Set velocity targets to efficiently find optimal working weights without excessive warm-up sets. This method helps preserve energy for your main working sets while ensuring appropriate load selection.
The real-time feedback features in Metric transform traditional set prescriptions into responsive, data-driven training that adapts to your day-to-day readiness. By providing objective insights during your sets, these tools help optimize training decisions when they matter most - while you're actually lifting.