Enhancing training experiences with sensor-ready barbells

Whilst many factors contribute to a successful fitness or performance facility, the member experience ultimately matters. Creating an optimal experience involves finding better ways to engage members and enhance their fitness or performance journey. The type of equipment and the technologies used can dramatically affect the member experience — and when blended intelligently, they can transform a facility.

Eleiko’s sensor-ready barbells combine premium quality, performance, and longevity with the ability to seamlessly house dual Enode sensors. Designed to be fully integrated into the bar sleeves, the sensors remain protected from damage while tracking over 11 key metrics such as bar velocity, rep speed, and consistency — essential tools for velocity-based training.

The Bar Sensor Kit (sold separately) connects to the free Enode Pro app, providing strength training data in real time, including bar speed tracking, bar path, set volume, and fatigue trends — helping members train smarter, not harder.

Benefits of sensor-ready bars

For facilities:

• Enhance member engagement and satisfaction through advanced VBT devices.

• Differentiate the facility with modern gym performance tracking tools.

• Improve retention and attract new members by offering actionable strength training data.

For members:

• Train according to daily readiness, reducing injury risk.

• Monitor barbell velocity to optimize sets, reps, and load.

• Receive interactive feedback via the Enode app, motivating consistent and informed training.

The expanded sensor-ready bar range

Sensor-ready technology is now available across a wider range of Eleiko bars, including:

• IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar

• IWF Weightlifting Training Bar

• WPPO Powerlifting Competition Bar

• IPF Powerlifting Training Bar

• Performance Bar

Each bar retains Eleiko’s signature feel, balanced knurling, and durable sleeves, while providing a **seamless interface for velocity-based training and bar speed tracking.

How to use sensor-ready bars in a facility

1. Place a QR code at lifting stations to guide members to the Enode Pro app.

2. Each bar connects via Bluetooth to capture real-time strength training data from the first lift.

3. For coaches, the Enode Pro+ platform offers remote monitoring, team dashboards, and personalized programming for individual or group training.

The system is easy to implement and requires no extra setup — just pick up the bar and lift, while gaining insights from integrated VBT devices.

Why it matters

With sensor-ready bars, training is smarter, safer, and more engaging. By measuring barbell velocity, members can train based on real readiness, while coaches gain actionable insights to individualize programs, track fatigue, and monitor progress over time.

The expanded range ensures every level of athlete, from Olympic lifters to performance center members, can experience enhanced training through integrated bar speed tracking.