Leveraging industry-leading technology to measure power in 3D with Proteus Motion
Sample Proteus Power Report
Defining Power
Before we begin, let’s make the record clear that baseball is a power sport. Conventional wisdom may lead you to believe that power is tied directly to strength. However, strength is but one component of generating power, and increasing strength does not always mean power will increase proportionately.
Power is the product of force and velocity (P = F x V). To increase power, an athlete can increase strength (the ability to produce more force), velocity (the ability to move through a specific motion faster), or both. However, it's essential to recognize that focusing solely on one aspect without considering the other may not lead to the desired increase in power.
For example, if force increases, but velocity decreases proportionally, the overall power may remain unchanged or even decrease. The same applies if velocity increases but the force decreases proportionally. Additionally, if an athlete is too weak to overcome a specified load, any increases in speed will not provide any net increase in power either.
Athletes often differ in their power-generation mechanisms. Some may rely more on force, while others derive more power from velocity. The optimal balance between force and velocity will vary among individuals, depending on their specific abilities and training focus. This is why athletes of all shapes and sizes can generate elite power. They just have different formulas.
Evaluating Power with Proteus
Traditionally, power has been difficult to measure given that it is the product of other metrics (force and speed) and is also produced three-dimensionally. Proteus, however, allows us to evaluate an athlete’s power accurately, how much force and velocity contribute to it and visualize their power production in three dimensions.
About Proteus
Proteus is a revolutionary resistance training system utilizing 3D multi-directional resistance technology. Generating resistance in all three planes of motion provides athletes with a comprehensive functional training experience. The system can help develop proprioception, kinesthetic awareness, and rotational power specific to their throwing and swing mechanics.
Proteus provides a real-time report showing accurate measurements in power, imbalances, explosiveness, range of motion and many more that can be used to inform and back up critical training decisions.
Leveraging The Data
We can design individualized training regimens by receiving in-depth insights from Proteus about how athletes produce power, what portion of their power formula is deficient, and by how much.
In other words, do we need to strengthen this athlete in this motion? Or do we need to get them faster?
Using Proteus and other devices that provide measurable feedback, we can monitor each athlete’s progress and make informed decisions about when to alter the desired training stimulus. By catering to each athlete’s deficiencies and unique strengths, we can devise plans that strategically increase an athlete’s power output and measure by how much.
Benefits of Training with Proteus
The ONLY way to accurately measure power in 3D
2x Neuromuscular Stimulation
Perform two exercises in the time of one with every repetition
Full Body Engagement from the ground up
Safer on joints and tissue
Utilized by Professional Athletes across multiple sports
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