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308: How to Navigate a World of Exploding Metrics and Estimates with Dr. Stephen Seiler and Marco Altini
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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Quick takeaways
- Training metrics are exploding, some are actual measurements while others are estimates, highlighting validity concerns.
- Measuring training intensity aids in individualizing plans, detecting deviations, and institutional knowledge for coaching.
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The Evolution in Training Metrics
Training has dramatically evolved from a field-based approach to utilizing numbers to track workout and daily activities. While heart rate and cadence are measured accurately, metrics like sleep scores or training stress are estimates, raising concerns about their validity. This shift towards quantifying every aspect of training is explored by physiologist Dr. Stephen Siler and Dr. Marco Altini, emphasizing the differences between measured and estimated metrics.
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