Training Load
Training load is a measurement of your training volume over the last seven days. It is the sum of your excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) measurements for the last seven days. The gauge indicates whether your current load is low, high, or within the optimal range to maintain or improve your fitness level. The optimal range is determined based on your individual fitness level and training history. The range adjusts as your training time and intensity increase or decrease.
Getting Your Training Load Estimate
Before you can view your training load estimate, you must put on the heart rate monitor, install the power meter, and pair them with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors). If your device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the device and sensor are already paired. For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones).
NOTE: The estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires a few rides to learn about your cycling performance.
- Ride at least once during a seven day period.
- Select My Stats > Training Status > Training Load.
Your training load estimate appears as a number and position on the color gauge.
Orange
High
Green
Optimal
Blue
Low