[SOLVED] What does this mean? Classification Base 1.95

[TboneWilson]

Hi there. Hopefully a quick one. When I look at weekly training classifications, what does the number mean after the classification? For example: Base 1.95 - I understand Base, but what is the 1.95? Thanks.

[Gerald]

This might help you.

Polarization Index added

I have added the polarisation index as defined by Treff et al, 2019. The polarisation index (PI) is calculated from the time spent in low, mid, or high intensity training. It makes it possible to distinguish between non-polarized and polarized training intensity distributions with a higher PI indicating a more polarized distribution. A PI of 2 or more is considered polarized. It is displayed on the activity summary: [Screenshot 2023-09-23 at 16.02.33] In the activity zones popup (click the P…

[TboneWilson]

Amazing, thank you, Gerald.

[ZeeZeeTop]

@Gerald. Thanks for sharing the link. Interesting re. TID index.

@ OP, good question !

Note: The paper’s (Treff et al. 2019) authors use the 3 Zone model - whereas others may use a 5 or 6 Zone model.

Make sure you know which model (definitions) of Zones you / your coach / your training software are using.