TrainingPeaks | Watt Matters

In this episode of the Watt Matters Podcast, Nick, Dylan and Jack take a closer look at some of the most commonly used metrics in TrainingPeaks, how we use them in our day-to-day coaching, and where their limitations lie. We unpack metrics including Normalised Power, TSS, Intensity Factor, aerobic decoupling and the Performance Management Chart, looking at how they're calculated, what they tell us about an athlete's training, and how we interpret them in practice. We also discuss the benefits and limitations of these metrics when monitoring training load, tracking performance and making coaching decisions, and why understanding the context behind the numbers is so important. A practical look at how we use training data to guide our coaching, without relying on individual metrics to tell the whole story. Watch on YouTube 📺 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧 @wattmatterspodcast @nocsportsscience | @pinnacleperformancecc www.pinnacleperformancecc.com www.nocsportscience.com Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:19 - Welcome & Today's Topic 02:33 - Normalised Power Explained 07:24 - TSS & Training Load 15:24 - ATL, TSB & Ramp Rates 19:57 - Intensity Factor 22:12 - Kilojoules 24:31 - Aerobic Decoupling 27:02 - Variability Index 29:55 - Performance Management Chart