What are RPE and Subjective Feedback?

RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) and Subjective Feeling are similar but distinct concepts used to measure exercise intensity subjectively, providing ... Read Article

How to View and Use Peak Performances

Peak Performances allow you to quickly see progress toward your goals through peak power, heart rate or pace numbers on all ... Read Article

An Introduction to TrainingPeaks Metrics

Everything you need to know to get started tracking important TrainingPeaks metrics so you can accurately plan your training and ... Read Article

TrainingPeaks Announces Subjective Feedback Feature

No matter how data-driven you or your coach may be, subjective feedback can place your quantitative data in context and ... Read Article

Using the Tools of File Analysis

Analyzing power files is not as difficult as it may first seem. TrainingPeaks Education Manager Dave Schell takes you through ... Read Article

What Is Functional Threshold Power?

Knowing your Functional Threshold Power (FTP) is critical to accurately analyzing your workouts and seeing long term trends. While lab ... Read Article

Normalized Power, Intensity Factor and Training Stress Score

Explanations of Normalized Power® , Intensity Factor® , and Training Stress Score® by Dr. Andy Coggan, co-author of Training and ... Read Article

Applying the Numbers Part 3: Training Stress Balance

In the final installment of Applying the Numbers, Joe Friel explains how you can use the Performance Management Chart to ... Read Article

Applying the Numbers Part 2: Training Stress Score

In part 2 of Applying the Numbers, Joe Friel explains how to use Training Stress Score® (TSS®) to estimate increases ... Read Article

What is the Performance Management Chart?

A guide to how the PMC interprets your Fitness, Fatigue and Form metrics in TrainingPeaks. Learn to optimize training with ... Read Article

Applying the Numbers Part 1: Chronic Training Load

This is the first in a three part series from Joe Friel to help you understand and apply Chronic Training ... Read Article

What is Normalized Graded Pace?

Normalized Graded Pace (NGP) is defined and explained by the creator of its algorithm, Stephen McGregor. Read Article