Metric VBT - Changelog

What's new 🚨

Olympic lift tracking improvements
‍Thanks to the videos sent in by the Metric users we have been able to target and fix some issues when tracking fast lifts. As a result, the Metric Olympic lift tracking algorithm is now significantly better. This enhancement will provide you with more accurate and reliable results when tracking Snatches and Cleans.

Tap the timer to end recordings
‍You can now tap the recording timer to stop a recording after your set. This prevents any motion in the camera from reaching for the stop button if it obstructed in your recording setup, which might lead to false rep detections.

Improvements ✨

Bug report button - If your results aren't as expected during your set, you can now inform us directly via the Report Bug button in the set review menu. Just remember to select Mail Drop when sending so we can use the lift analysis in our bug fixing process.

Video flicker fix - If you experience a video flicker caused by the lighting in your gym, simply tap the lightbulb symbol to adjust the Metric camera settings before you press record.

Bug fixes 🐛

As always, we've squashed some bugs to improve the overall performance and reliability of the app.

What's new 🚨

Bar path tracking
‍Watch your lift trajectory in high definition after each set. This insightful new feature will take your technique analysis to the next level as you can see every portion of the repetition as it moves through space.

RPE & RIR entry
‍Choose between RPE and RIR systems to log your rating of perceived exertion right after each set. Combining a subjective assessment of how hard you are training alongside the objective data provided by Metric VBT is a powerful combination.

Strength and power trend charts (Pro)
‍Review progress of your strength and power performance over time for all your exercises in the new Trends tab. Quick reference cards shows a list of all your records and how long ago they were set. Choose between 6-weeks, 1-year, or all time for your progress charts.

Compact view for session mode
‍Keep your session page clean with the new compact view. Once you finish all your sets for an exercise hide the details and see just a basic summary of each set, making it easier to navigate your workout as you record more exercises.

Improvements ✨

History page and set review redesign - The training history and set review pages have been given a facelift and are now more intuitive, helping you navigate your training data with ease.

Visual flourish added to the video overlay - A touch of flair has been added to your training videos.

Bug fixes 🐛

More speed and processing improvements - A few tweaks and optimisations behind the scenes have boosted Metric's speed and efficiency to make it even faster and more reliable.

What's new 🚨

Trend charts (Pro)
‍View a progress chart and table of your mean velocity performance over time on each exercise and load immediately after each set. With the trend summary card quickly glance to see if your bar speed is trending up, stable or trending down.

Adjustable context numbers (Pro)
‍Now you can personalise your context for comparing today's performance. Choose between your last session stats or a 6-week average to serve as your benchmark.

Auto-save videos
‍Forget to save a video? Now you don't have to worry! By enabling auto-save in settings, your Metric videos will be saved directly to your camera roll immediately after you finish a set.

Custom app icons
‍Personalise Metric with one of four different app icons. Choose your favourite icon in the app settings and have Metric VBT fit the aesthetic of your device home screen.

Load increment buttons
‍Enter your training weight faster and more efficiently with our new load increment buttons.

Multi-athlete session recording (Teams)
‍Enhance your coaching sessions with our improved Coach Mode. Record sets for all your athletes working in together on the same barbell with a single device, making multi-athlete training sessions seamless and efficient.

Full team training history (Teams)
‍Keep a close eye on your athletes' progress. You can now review the training history of your entire team, offering valuable insights into their performance journey.

Improvements ✨

Algorithm adjustments - We've fine-tuned our algorithm to handle more edge cases, this will help filter out more unracking ghost reps for accurate set data.

10x set processing speed optimisation - We've undergone a spring clean to the Metric computer vision algorithm to make it faster and more efficient, delivering your training data quicker than ever. In some trickier cases this has resulted in processing being reduced from 25 seconds down to two seconds post recording.

Training profiles refresh - Your profile and membership pages have been refreshed for easier navigation. Find & update your details with less hassle.

Improved user guide & support documentation - Learning VBT and troubleshooting your recording setup is easier than ever with the reorganised support menu and settings pages.

Cosmetic improvements - We've rearranged some pixels for a more aesthetic and user-friendly Metric app. Navigation is easier and Metric is faster than ever leaving more time in your session for the important things - lifting!

Bug fixes 🐛

App crashes - We've tackled bugs that were causing occasional app crashes, improving the overall stability of the Metric app.

Video processing bugs - Bugs impacting video processing have been identified and fixed. You can now expect a smoother video saving and review experience.

Set management improvements - We've improved set management, making editing and deleting sets more intuitive and hassle-free.

What's New 🚨

Personal Record Alerts
‍Real-time updates on your all-time best velocity, load, rep, and power records for any given exercise.

Records Feed (Pro)
‍A timeline dedicated to showcasing all your exercise records documented in the app.

Bug fixes 🐛

• Stability and performance improvements - Metric is smoother and faster, giving you a more seamless training experience.

What's New 🚨

Power profiles (Pro)
‍Our newest feature allows you to choose between a load velocity and load power profile for each exercise during your barbell tracking, giving you more personalised and relevant insights depending on whether you are training for strength or power.

Profile context (Pro)
‍Stay informed with our new 'last time profile' line that compares today's velocity or power profile with your most recent session for that same exercise.

Session display customisation (Pro)
‍You can now adjust the metrics shown for each exercise in session mode and training history. Tailor the data to your training style, and adjust these metrics for all exercises or each specific exercise individually.

Set review customisation by exercise
‍More personalisation is now possible with the ability to tailor the metrics and display for each exercise separately.

Recent exercise filtering
‍Our new filtering feature gives you a list of your most recently completed exercises during setup, making it easier to keep track of your progress.

Improvements ✨

• Updated collapse control for charts - Navigate your charts more easily with our new expand and collapse feature, ensuring you always have access to the insights that matter in your training.
• Video processing speed enhancement - We've made significant speed improvements in our post-set processing, with some tests on iOS 16 showing an impressive 400% speed increase.

Bug fixes 🐛

• Algorithm fixes - We've squashed a bug that created false reps during set up. Now, false reps are much less likely to occur.
• General aesthetic enhancements to make Metric easier to navigate and more user-friendly.

What's New 🚨

Redesigned App Navigation
Navigating through Metric has never been easier. We've introduced a new tab menu to give you quick and seamless access to all essential features. Whether you're keen on exploring your training history, starting a new session, or accessing the support pages, we've made everything straightforward and hassle-free.

Improvements ✨

• Faster Training Flow in Session Mode: Taking our revolutionary session mode a step further, we've integrated additional options for your training efficiency and convenience. Add another set for an existing exercise or start a new exercise to your session without breaking your training flow. Perfect for superset training.

Bug fixes 🐛

• Darker dark mode with some minor colour palette adjustments.
• Squashed some general bugs that were impacting look and feel. Metric is smoother and prettier as a result.

What's New 🚨

Introducing Metric Pro
‍Take your training to the next level with a revolutionary set of barbell tracking features when you subscribe to Metric Pro.

Enjoy advanced features such as a full training history, Session Mode, automated load velocity profiling and advanced metrics including: pause tempo, power, peak velocity.

You can subscribe to Metric Pro inside the Metric iOS app. No hardware required.

Training history (Pro)
‍Store and review every rep, set & session you record in Metric.

Session Mode (Pro)
‍Record multiple sets in a row, combining exercises into a single workout on a single page. Training with velocity has never been easier sessions!

Advanced metrics (Pro)
‍Peak and mean power metrics are now available from the settings of your set review. Also added for PRO subscribers are peak velocity & pause tempo metrics.

Automatic Load Velocity Profiling (Pro)
‍Every session, every exercise, automatically calculated. Gain insights into your performance across all loads and velocities.

VBT Support Pages
‍We've expanded our support pages, helping you to optimise your Metric training. Join our Metric Discord community and learn from your fellow lifters. Pro and non-pro members welcome!

Improvements ✨

• Video Saving Optimisations: We've fixed the issues causing crashes during video saving. Now, you can save your videos smoothly without any interruptions.
• New Onboarding Flow: Getting started with Metric is now faster and easier. Our tutorial is directly connected to your first set, providing real-time tips when they matter.

Bug Fixes 🐛

• More Robust Set Edit Functionality: We've made improvements to our set edit functionality. Now, you can update, modify, and delete sets just the way you want.
• Aesthetic Spring Cleaning: We've spent some time tidying up. Layout fixes, and a more friction-free app experience.

What's New 🚨

Eccentric tempo tracking
‍Metric now tracks and reports your eccentric tempo for each rep. Tempo tracking is a great way to keep yourself honest and train for better control on the descent.

Customize your highlights cards
‍You can now pick your preferred display settings, choosing which metrics and highlights get shown on the training dashboard. You can tune Metric to better support your goals.

Bodyweight recording
‍You can now keep track of your bodyweight on your profile. This feature doesn’t do much (for now) but very soon Metric will leverage this data for calculating more advanced scores like relative strength and power.

Improvements ✨

• Algorithm improvements. Metric has been improved with better handling of unilateral and Olympic lifts.

Fixes 🐛

• Inevitable bug fixes. Another release, another slew of bugs crushed and general usability improvements help Metric be faster and more reliable than ever!

What's New 🚨

Snatch velocity tracking
Metric now supports tracking for Snatch variations. Be sure to place your phone in a position that allows for the entire lift to fit in the frame.

Bug report button
Users now have a direct line to the Metric development team so they can report issues, share glitchy videos and request features.

Improvements ✨

• Compact bar charts on the home page. The Metric UI is now cleaner, with the bar chart getting far easier to access.
• Stability improvement to filter false repetitions. Thanks to your feedback we were able to find a bug causing false rep detections when phones were in certain positions. This should now be much more reliable.

Fixes 🐛

• Moved some pixels around to keep Metric looking slick and easy to use.
• Improved the login, sign-in and forgot password flow, including a bug fix for keychain access.

What's New 🚨

Training context
Metric now provides simple training context information that helps you determine how well you are lifting. The difference between the current set and the last set you performed of the same exercise at the same weight is shown below each stat on the homepage.

Camera zoom capability
Users setting up in tight spaces rejoice! You can now pinch to zoom. If your phone features a wide angle lens you can now use that extra space too.

Custom plate sizes
Now it is possible to train with those odd sized plates floating around your gym. When entering the set exercise information add the diameter of the largest plate on the bar and Metric can deliver accurate data.

Improvements ✨

• Less invasive alerts in camera setup. Metric will still alert you when stabilisation issues are detected, but will be a bit calmer This makes it easier to play with the new Zoom feature and not feel you are being yelled at by a computer!

Fixes 🐛

• A bug that caused noisy reps for some users has been tracked and fixed.
• A laundry-list of housekeeping and pixel pushing was also achieved.

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