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Analyze your Training Load Ratio history

The Training Load Ratio (TLR) history screen provides a detailed look at your training balance over time. You can access this screen by tapping the Training Load Ratio card on the Today tab. Use this view to identify trends, understand how your body is adapting to stress, and manage your training to avoid overtraining or detraining.

Navigating the TLR History Chart

The main chart visualizes your TLR value over a selected period. The colored zones indicate different levels of training stress, from Detraining to High Risk. You can adjust the time period you are viewing to analyze both short-term and long-term trends.

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  • Date Range Selector: Use the left and right arrows to navigate to previous or subsequent time periods.
  • Timeframe View: Tap the button in the upper-right (e.g., 4W) to switch the chart's view between 7 days, 4 weeks, or 6 months.
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Selected period overview 

Below the chart, you'll find a summary panel that provides key metrics for the selected time period. This offers a quick snapshot of your training load extremes and your overall average.

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  • Average: The average TLR value across the entire period.
  • Max: The highest TLR value reached during the period, indicating your peak training stress.
  • Min: The lowest TLR value, often corresponding to rest or recovery periods.

Training Load Ratio Zone Breakdown

This section breaks down how much time you've spent in each TLR zone, shown as both a percentage and the total number of days. This helps you quickly assess whether your training has been productive, too strenuous, or insufficient.

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  • High Risk: Training load is very high, increasing the risk of injury or overtraining.
  • Medium Risk: A strategic overload zone that can be productive but requires careful monitoring.
  • Optimal: The ideal balance of stress and recovery that supports sustainable progress.
  • Detraining: Training load is low, which may lead to a loss of fitness if sustained for too long.

Tips for Using This Section

Regularly check your TLR history to ensure you are spending most of your time in the Optimal zone. Use the 6-month view to identify long-term patterns, such as periods of high fatigue or extended recovery. If you see frequent spikes into the High Risk zone, consider incorporating more rest days or lower-intensity workouts to prevent burnout.

Summary

This article details how to use the Training Load Ratio history screen to analyze your training balance over different timeframes. By understanding how to navigate the chart, interpret key metrics, and review your time in each zone, you can make more informed decisions to optimize your training, drive progress, and reduce your risk of injury.

Related

  • What is Training Load Ratio (TLR)?
  • Understand TLR zones and risks
  • Understanding your daily dashboard
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