Quantification of Training using power outputs

[PhD-Oli]

Hi,

I am starting a PhD in relating the effect of training on performance, looking at it from a Statistics and Operational Research point of view.

I was wondering if any of you had a method, or knew of methods, to quantify a single session in terms of power.

As you can appreciate, power outputs in a training session fluctuate, so I am interested in knowing how people define the work done in a training session when viewing Power outputs, or Heart Rate for that matter.

Any help would be gratefully received.

Regards,

Oli

 

[musette]

http://home.trainingpeaks.com/wko-desktop-software/analysis-software-for-training-files.aspx

These guys are the experts. You're looking for what they refer to as the TSS or Training Stress Score for a workout.

Cheers

David