Press Release

Smarter Cable Training Starts Here: GymAware’s ANCORE Data Plate Delivers Elite Data

A collaboration between two leaders in performance training technology brings validated real-time data to cable exercises for the first time.

ANCORE cable machine
Canberra, AU / Sep 17, 2025 / GymAware

ANCORE and GymAware today announced the launch of the ANCORE Data Plate, a compact attachment designed to measure key training metrics during cable exercises with accuracy.

This is the first joint product from the two companies, combining GymAware’s gold standard velocity-based training technology with ANCORE’s rugged cable systems. The result is a smart, reliable device that gives athletes and coaches real-time feedback on every rep.

The ANCORE Data Plate connects directly to any ANCORE cable trainer and pairs with the free FLEX Stronger app for iOS and Android. Once in place, it delivers immediate insight into velocity, power output, eccentric metrics and rep count, helping users train with greater precision and intent.

“We created our VBT products for researchers and high-performance coaches, and were the first to bring validated velocity-based training into commercial settings,” said Evan Lawton, Founder of GymAware. “Now, through this collaboration with ANCORE, we are excited to bring the same level of accuracy and reliability to cable training. It opens up new possibilities for athletes and coaches who want real-time, meaningful data without changing how they train.”

Trusted by elite teams and institutions for over 23 years, GymAware is the most extensively validated velocity-based training system in the field. ANCORE, known for its space-efficient hardware, has redefined how strength training can be delivered across home gyms, performance centres and professional environments.

“Since the beginning, ANCORE’s mission has been to make the benefits of cable training accessible to everyone,” said ANCORE Co-founder Isaac Lewis. “The Data Plate is the next step in that mission. It puts the ability to have GymAware’s cutting-edge velocity-based training technology on every single ANCORE unit around the globe and turns it into the smartest and most affordable cable training solution.”

Key Features

  • Attaches in seconds to all ANCORE cable trainers
  • Tracks velocity, power, eccentrics and rep data in real time
  • Bluetooth connection to the FLEX Stronger app
  • Designed for athletes at all levels and environments
  • GymAware app and Cloud integration for long-term analysis coming very soon!

The ANCORE Data Plate is available now at ancoretraining.com and gymaware.com.

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About GymAware

GymAware is a global leader in velocity-based training technology. GymAware’s products have been used for over two decades by athletes, coaches, professional teams and researchers seeking accurate data to manage and improve performance.


About ANCORE
ANCORE provides space-saving, portable cable machines that enable people to train without limits. Found in more than 60 countries and trusted by over 100 professional teams, ANCORE’s innovative approach to cable training is revolutionizing how people build strength, power, and mobility. Every ANCORE product is proudly designed, engineered, and assembled in Salem, Massachusetts.

Press Contacts
Shivani Manek
marketing@gymaware.com
GymAware
Mike Carlson
mike.carlson@ancoretraining.com
ANCORE
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