Fast Talk 308: How to Navigate a World of Exploding Metrics and Estimates with Dr. Stephen Seiler and Marco Altini
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Feb 29, 2024 
Exploring the challenges of tracking metrics and estimates in training, from validating data to individualizing approaches. Discussing the complexities of measuring training metrics and the potential negative effects of excessive monitoring. Delving into the challenges of translating lab measurements to real-world cycling scenarios and the importance of accurate metrics for sports performance tracking. Exploring the significance of subjective metrics like RPE alongside objective measurements and warning against overreliance on too many measurements for tracking performance.
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Training Monitoring for Individualization
- Monitor training execution to match prescriptions.
- This allows for individualization and adjustments based on responses.
Training Zones as Communication
- Training zones were initially designed as prescriptive communication tools, not precise physiological effect analysis.
- They help guide workouts, but don't strictly dictate adaptations based on percentages of threshold.
Monitoring the Body's Response
- Monitoring should include post-session data from wearables, reflecting the body's response.
- This helps assess if the stimulus was appropriate and if other stressors affect recovery.