Data Analysis for Coaches: Interpreting Training Metrics
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2025 4:15 am
Data provides insights, but interpretation is key for coaches.
Metrics to analyze:
Metrics to analyze:
- Heart rate (avg, max, time in zones).
- Power (for cycling/running) and pace.
- Cadence, stride rate.
- Training Stress Score (TSS), Intensity Factor (IF), Normalized Power (NP).
- Athlete comments and RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion).
What's your favorite metric to track?"The numbers tell a story, but only if you know how to read them."