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Closed Reviews and Experiences

NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Session Manual
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Start with the read me first file, then open the session manual. It shows you how the blocks work, how to select one option from the five, and how to time rests. Once you jump into the program, you already know what each part means and you move faster.🤩🤩
 ·  Thursday, October 2, 2025

NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Overall
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4 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
I record loads on the same line and use a simple color to mark increases. The history stays clear and I can compare last week to today without hunting. Reviews before the next session are faster.
 ·  Thursday, October 2, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Overall
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3 Stars (⭐⭐⭐)

Positive shift from personal training to this system. A trainer used to remind me about core at the end, I often skipped it when training alone. Autonomy v2 builds in a ten minute core block and I actually complete it because it is part of the structure. Three stars only because I prefer viewing on a laptop, the guidance itself is strong and I am progressing.
 ·  Monday, September 29, 2025
 

NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Session Manual
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3 Stars (⭐⭐⭐)

Plain layout, high utility. The manual teaches the flow of a session and the specifics of rest before advancing to the next exercise. It also addresses a common logging issue by recommending color coding and symbols rather than overwriting prior entries. Three stars only reflects presentation preferences rather than content. The instructions are correct and they prevent common execution errors once the program is open. Anyone who follows the manual’s rules will keep cleaner records and make better decisions at the next session.
 ·  Thursday, September 25, 2025
 

NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Autonomous Version
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4 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Autonomous use works well for experienced trainees who can execute with minimal cueing. The manual clarifies selection rules so that each block has one choice rather than a buffet approach. The program then gives the exact working sets with tempo and rest. This reduces decision fatigue and protects the intent of each session. 👍

If you coach others, consider a short orientation where you walk through tempo reading and rest compliance. Most errors arise from rushing the eccentric or cutting rest to chase density. Once that is corrected, the autonomous format produces consistent outcomes without daily oversight.
 ·  Sunday, September 21, 2025
 

NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Session Manual
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Five stars easily. For coaches who value quality assurance, the manual’s instruction to select one option from five within each block is the key. That design constrains variance while allowing personalization. It also states the rest before the next exercise, which is often ignored in general templates. In practice, I ask lifters to log load, rep performance, and one sentence on execution quality. Over time this produces a reliable view of strength trends and technical stability. When the program advances to a new block, those notes make progression decisions objective rather than sentimental.
 ·  Wednesday, September 17, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Session Manual
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

The most useful section for me was the explanation of block options. I was picking too many variations and the manual corrected that by saying choose one and stay within the optimized range. That small change made my sessions more consistent. The finish is always the ten minute core. I rotate between holds and movement based on how I feel while staying inside the time frame. It keeps the end of the workout honest without dragging out the session.
 ·  Saturday, September 13, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – System Guide
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4 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

The system guide explains why tempo and sequence matter. I learned why heavy work goes first and why the rest windows are strict. After reading it, the program’s tempo numbers made sense and my sets felt more controlled.
 ·  Sunday, August 31, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Overall
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3 Stars (⭐⭐⭐)

Positive shift from personal training to this system. A trainer used to remind me about core at the end, I often skipped it when training alone. Autonomy v2 builds in a ten minute core block and I actually complete it because it is part of the structure. Three stars only because I prefer viewing on a laptop, the guidance itself is strong and I am progressing. :D
 ·  Thursday, August 21, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – System Guide
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

The explanations around sequence and neural demand match what I see in athlete monitoring. High skill, high force tasks appear when the nervous system is fresh. Lower skill accessories appear later to drive local adaptation with less cost. The guide articulates that clearly and prepares the reader to recognize it inside the program. This is the right way to teach program literacy. Users learn principles first, then see those principles expressed as specific sessions. It builds compliance because they understand why the order exists and how rest and tempo control the training effect.
 ·  Monday, August 18, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Overall
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Files showed up under Shared with me in Google Drive. I read the manual, skimmed the guide, and then opened the program. That order saved me time and kept me from hopping around. The ten minute core block is short but adds up across weeks.
 ·  Monday, August 18, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Session Manual
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3 Stars (⭐⭐⭐)

Simple layout that teaches the process. It does not list workouts because they live in the program. It tells you how to choose one exercise per slot and how to log without deleting older entries. Good for people who like clear steps.
 ·  Thursday, August 21, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – System Guide
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4 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

I read the guide once before starting, then again after two weeks. The second pass helped more because I could connect the concepts to real sessions. The pieces about sequencing and fatigue lined up with how my body felt during the order of lifts.
From then on I respected the rest windows and stopped turning every set into a race. The program did not change, but my execution improved and the training felt stronger. Four stars because it rewards careful reading and delivers clear value.
 ·  Monday, August 18, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Autonomous Version
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4 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

My trainer kept the workouts moving, which I liked, but I never understood the reasoning. The session manual and system guide gave me the why, then the program told me exactly what to do. I record loads in the document, use a simple color to mark increases, and next week the history is right there. It feels like the best parts of coaching without needing someone beside me every session.
 ·  Monday, August 11, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Overall
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4 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Helpful tip. Use comments or a different text color to mark weight jumps instead of overwriting the line. My history stays readable and I can see progress at a glance.
 ·  Tuesday, August 5, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Overall
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4 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Device behavior is worth noting. Display differences in Google Docs are real on smaller screens. The documentation acknowledges this and suggests viewing mode or desktop for the cleanest layout. That advice is accurate. Operationally, the system is sound. Read the manual, study the guide, then open the program and execute. The ten minute core block functions as an anchored finisher that accumulates meaningful trunk work without inflating session length. Across weeks it contributes to better bracing on the main lifts.
 ·  Tuesday, August 5, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Session Manual
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

The manual made the first week smooth. Pick one option in each block, follow the written rest, finish with the ten minute core. I used to skip abs. With this format I actually do them.
 ·  Saturday, August 2, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – System Guide
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4 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

I read it on laptop and it was easier than on my phone. The display note in the docs was accurate. Once I switched devices, everything lined up and the examples of tempo were easier to follow.
 ·  Monday, July 28, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Overall
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

If you are new to structured lifting, read the manual first for the how and the guide for the concepts. Then open the program and just follow the session. No guessing, no wandering. I finished more work in less time.
 ·  Thursday, July 24, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – System Guide
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

My trainers changed exercises often, which kept things fresh, but I stalled. The system guide explained sequencing, fatigue, and tempo control in a way that clicked, so when the program places heavy compounds first and sets strict rest windows I follow them. The result is better performance on the main lifts and fewer wasted sets. I finally understand why the order matters.
 ·  Sunday, July 20, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Session Manual
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4 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Logging was the part I worried about. The manual suggested using colors or small symbols so you do not wipe old numbers. I tried that and now I can see last week’s weight and today’s weight on the same line without confusion.
 ·  Tuesday, July 15, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – System Guide
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

This changed how I breathe and pace sets. The guide explains rest windows and tempo control in a practical way. When the program called for longer eccentrics, I finally understood the purpose and stopped rushing. 👌
 ·  Thursday, July 10, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Session Manual
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4 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

With a trainer I relied on them to track weights and pick variations. Now the manual shows me how to choose one option from the five, how to keep prior entries, and how to time rests. The program provides the exact session and I execute it without guessing. I still appreciate a trainer for form tune ups, yet the structure here makes me consistent between those days.
 ·  Sunday, July 6, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Session Manual
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

I started with Read Me First, then opened the session manual, which told me how the blocks are organized and how to choose one exercise from the five options. That cleared up a mistake I almost made where I thought I had to complete all five. The manual explains rest timing and the order to follow so the sessions feel structured from the start.

When I moved into the program, I already knew what the tempo notes meant and how to finish with the ten minute core. I used comments to record weights and added a simple color code to mark progress. It kept my history intact and made week to week changes obvious.
 ·  Sunday, July 6, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – System Guide
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4 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

The system guide reads like a short class in exercise science, but in a way that actually makes sense once you are in the gym. It ties everything together, from why the heavier compound lifts come first to why the rest windows are so specific. The first time I read through it, I paused every few pages to take notes on tempo, sequencing, and how each section connects to the next. Those notes turned out to be useful because I could glance at them during training and quickly remember the purpose behind each movement and timing cue. As I began applying what I learned, the slower eccentric work stood out the most. Understanding its purpose changed how I approached each set. Instead of dropping the weight too quickly, I started controlling the lowering phase and could feel the muscles doing the work more efficiently. The movements felt smoother and my positioning improved with every session. By the end of the first week, the workouts felt organized, almost rhythmic. Reading the guide carefully before day one made that possible, giving me a clearer sense of what the program was designed to accomplish. Great program!
 ·  Tuesday, July 1, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Overall
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Access was simple. The files appeared under Shared with me in Google Drive and the welcome notes pointed me to the right order. Read Me First, then the manual, then the system guide. Only after that did I open the program, which meant I was not guessing about tempo, sequence, or rest. The ten minute core block was the most surprising part because it looks short on paper and adds up across weeks. I am more consistent than I have ever been. 👍❤️❤️
 ·  Friday, June 27, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Autonomous Version
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4 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Training on my own worked well once I understood the process. The manual showed me how to move through blocks and the guide gave me the why behind the structure. That gave the program a clear path to follow.

I tracked weights directly in the document, using a light highlight to show increases. No need to overwrite anything. Sessions felt efficient and I finished on time, including the core work at the end.
 ·  Saturday, June 21, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Instructor Supported Version
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

I did two orientation sessions with an instructor who walked me through the manual and the guide before we opened the program. That made the concepts about tempo and rest click right away and saved me from guessing. It felt like a professional handoff into independent training.
After that I ran sessions solo. I still use the note about selecting one option per block and I keep my logging clean with emojis for small form reminders. The structure has kept me on schedule without needing constant check ins.
 ·  Saturday, June 14, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Session Manual
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3 Stars (⭐⭐⭐)

The manual is plain in design but clear in directions. It explains how to keep prior entries when you change an exercise and how to record weights in a way that remains readable later. That tip alone saved me time.

Once inside the program the steps felt familiar. Choose one option, follow the written rest, then complete the ten minute core. I gave three stars because the look is simple, but the utility is strong and it supports the program exactly as promised.
 ·  Thursday, June 12, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – System Guide
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Tempo numbers always confused me until I read the guide’s explanation of time under tension and control. It ties tempo to the order of exercises and the energy you have for big lifts. That connection is what I was missing.
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Now when the program calls for a slower first phase of the rep, I know how to pace it and why it matters. The result is fewer sloppy sets and a better finish to the session. The guide is the reason the program feels intentional.
 ·  Thursday, May 29, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Overall
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4 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

A practical tip. If the document view looks off on your phone, switch to a laptop or set the file to Viewing instead of Suggesting. The manual mentions that displays can vary and the advice is accurate. Once I adjusted, everything lined up and the logging became easy. I mark weight jumps with a single color and leave brief comments for form cues. The routine has helped me keep momentum from week to week.
 ·  Friday, May 23, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – ​Overall
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

I worked with a trainer for a year and always felt dependent on their schedule. With Autonomy v2 I read the system guide once, learned what tempo and rest actually do, then opened the program and followed the session as written. I still check in with a coach monthly, but day to day I train on my own without losing quality.
 ·  Tuesday, May 13, 2025 


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Overall
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Getting my exercises and target weights ready the night before made a huge difference. I went through the whole program without stopping to think about what was next and stayed on schedule with every rest period. The workout felt more focused, and I walked out of the gym knowing I had done exactly what I set out to do.
 ·  Tuesday, May 13, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Instructor Supported Version
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

A brief orientation with an instructor connected the dots from manual to guide to program. She walked me through how each document links together and explained how to follow the sequence exactly as written. During the session, she checked my tempo reading and rest timing, showing how even small timing errors could throw off the intended muscle response. Once that was clear, I felt confident running the plan on my own. That single session made the first week smooth because I knew exactly what to expect and how to stay on pace. It also made me realize how important it is to understand the structure of the program before starting. It is not about memorizing exercises but about following the rhythm and flow designed into each session. 💕❤️
 ·  Thursday, May 8, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Autonomous Version
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3 Stars (⭐⭐⭐)

Training solo worked once I prepared the night before. I chose my block options and estimated first work sets ahead of time so I could keep the rest windows tight. Three stars only for phone viewing since desktop is cleaner for me.
 ·  Monday, May 5, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – System Guide
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4 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

The guide explained why heavy compounds come first and why tempo matters. After that, the tempo notes inside the program were easy to execute, and I stopped rushing the lowering phase. Results improved within two weeks. Once I started paying attention to the eccentric portion of each rep, the muscle fatigue felt more controlled and purposeful instead of random. It completely changed how I approached training, focusing less on counting reps and more on maintaining consistent tension. The early emphasis on understanding sequencing helped too because by the time I reached isolation movements, my muscles were already pre-fatigued in a way that made every contraction count. The difference in both strength and muscle response was noticeable within a couple of sessions, and it made me realize how much timing and order matter in a structured system like this. 😊🤩
 ·  Friday, May 2, 2025
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NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Overall
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

My expertise centers on exercise sequencing and how order, tempo, and rest interact to shape performance and adaptation. That is why the system guide stands out. It does not try to be the program. Instead it teaches the logic that the program uses, which is exactly what most lifters are missing when they jump between random templates. Read the guide first and pay special attention to the sections that explain why high skill and high force movements appear early, how strict rest windows protect output quality, and how slower eccentrics extend time under tension without turning everything into fatigue for its own sake. The explanations are clear enough for a motivated beginner yet rigorous enough that an experienced lifter can immediately connect them to what they feel under the bar. When you open the program afterward, the sequencing choices are no longer mysterious. Heavy compounds come first because neural readiness is highest. Accessories follow to reinforce position and drive local tissue changes. The tempo notation makes sense and you stop rushing the lowering phase. Rest is no longer filler time because you understand that the next set depends on it.

For practical execution, use the session manual as your operating guide. It shows you how to move through blocks, how to select one option from the five without diluting intent, and how to log in a way that preserves history. Then treat the program as the authority for what to do today, including the exact tempo and rests you will follow. If the document view looks odd on a phone, switch to viewing mode or use a laptop so the layout is clean. During sessions, keep your attention on a few key cues. Respect the order of exercises even when you feel fresh enough to swap things around. Hold the prescribed tempo, especially on the eccentric, and breathe to maintain position rather than chasing speed. Use the rest windows as written. Finish with the ten minute core block and rotate between isometric and dynamic options based on how your trunk feels that day. Over a few weeks you will notice that the main lifts stabilize, accessory work stops wandering, and your notes start to show a steady upward trend rather than good days and bad days with no pattern. The value of Autonomy v2 is that the guide teaches the why, the manual teaches the how, and the program delivers the what. Follow that sequence and the training effect becomes predictable in the best possible way.
​ ·  Friday, May 2, 2025

NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Session Manual
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
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The manual made me realize I was doing too much. I used to stack multiple exercises from the same block thinking more was better. It flat-out says pick one. That changed everything. I move through the session quicker now and feel way more focused. I also started using the comment feature for tracking weight jumps, and it’s kept me way more consistent.
· Friday, May 2, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – System Guide
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4 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Not flashy, but smart. The way the guide explains exercise order actually helped me stop trying to “optimize” the program by changing it. Turns out it was already optimized. I just didn’t know what I was looking at.
· Tuesday, April 29, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Overall
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3 Stars (⭐⭐⭐)

I had to read everything twice. First time I rushed through and thought I could wing it. That didn’t go well. Second time I actually followed the instructions and the sessions worked better. The thing is, you really do have to slow down and pay attention to what the manual and guide are telling you. It’s not complicated, but it’s detailed, and if you skip the details, the whole flow falls apart.

By week two, I started to see the logic behind the order of exercises, the rest windows, and the tempo pacing. Once I stopped treating it like a regular workout plan and started treating it like a system, it clicked. Three stars only because it took effort to get there, and I think more visual examples or summaries would help people like me who learn by seeing. But the structure is sound, and if you’re patient enough to read and follow directions, it does exactly what it says it will.
· Saturday, April 26, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Session Manual
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4 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

I never knew how much time I was wasting between sets until I started following the rest windows written in the manual. I used to scroll my phone or talk. Now I stay on the clock, and it completely changed the pace and intensity. The manual’s not long, but it’s worth reading twice.
· Wednesday, April 23, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Instructor-Supported Version
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

My coach and I did one orientation together and that was enough. I was confused about tempo at first, but once he showed me how to use it, I was good. 👍
· Sunday, April 20, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – System Guide
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4 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

I liked that it didn’t try to sell me anything. It just explained how the body responds to training and how the system uses that to structure each session. The tempo section was especially useful. I started actually counting my eccentrics instead of just “controlling” them. Felt a difference almost immediately.
· Thursday, April 17, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Overall
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

The ten-minute core block doesn’t look like much on paper, but it adds up. I don’t skip abs anymore. It’s built in and I just do it. Everything else feels stronger because of that.
· Monday, April 14, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Autonomous Version
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4 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Solid format. You open your doc, you know what to do, and you get to work. There’s no second-guessing. I didn’t need a trainer hovering, just needed a plan I could trust. 
· Friday, April 11, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – System Guide
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5 Stars (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

I’m a trainer and I still learned a lot from the guide. It bridges the gap between theory and what you actually feel during a workout. I give this to every client who wants to understand why they’re doing what they’re doing. It cuts down on overthinking and boosts buy-in. ❤️❤️❤️
· Tuesday, April 8, 2025


NORTHSTAR Advanced Exercise Science LLC
Autonomy v2 – Session Manual
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3 Stars (⭐⭐⭐)

I wanted a little more visual explanation, but the instructions are solid. I didn’t realize how helpful it was to record a sentence after each session until I started doing it. Now I catch patterns and adjust better from week to week. Not fancy, but effective.🧐😍
· Saturday, April 5, 2025