Your smartphone isn't just for scrolling between sets - with Metric, it becomes a powerful tool for analyzing and improving your training. By combining video analysis with precise velocity data, Metric can deliver insights that were previously only available at the elite level.
This guide covers everything you need to know about reviewing and managing your training videos in Metric.
After recording a set, Metric's set review screen gives you immediate access to your training footage. Video playback includes two key data overlays:
This combination of visual feedback and performance data transforms technique analysis, letting you see exactly how changes in your form affect measurable performance outcomes.
You can access your saved training videos through either the searchable video library or your training history, making it easy to track progress over time or share lifts with your coach.
The most distinctive element of Metric's video playback is the bright green bar path trace. This tracks the centre of your barbell through each repetition, with completed reps turning grey while the current rep displays in green.
Metric gives you full control over video playback appearance. Through the video settings menu, you can:
Metric offers flexible video management through the video settings page with three main storage approaches:
24-Hour storageBy default, Metric keeps your training videos available for 24 hours after recording. This temporary storage is perfect for immediate technique analysis while maintaining a low storage footprint. Even after videos are cleared, your performance data remains permanently saved in the app.
Video Library storageFor longer-term storage, you can save videos directly within Metric's video library. Either enable auto-save to store every video automatically, or manually select specific sets worth keeping during your workout.
Videos saved in-app are stored locally on the device where they were recorded.
Camera roll exportYou can also export your videos to your phone's camera roll, either automatically after each set or manually for selected videos. When exporting, the optional auto-trim feature can crop your videos to include just the lifting portions, helping manage storage space more efficiently. Choose between 1,3 & 5 second trim durations before and after your set.
Videos are stored locally on the recording device and don't automatically sync between devices. For remote coaching, athletes will need to export videos to their camera roll and share them separately.
While Metric makes video analysis fast and accessible, you probably don't need to go reviewing every set you perform. Instead, approach video analysis strategically. Review your lifts when you're working on technical changes, on your heaviest sets, or when something feels off in your execution.
By focusing your analysis on these crucial moments in your training, you'll get the most value from Metric's video features without sucking up all the spare time in your workouts.