Is there a dummies guide to progression levels? I assume there is a thread or guide, but could not locate it. I have not paid any attention to progression levels or AT since it fails to incorporate outside rides, runs and swims. However, there is so much chatter about it here and in conjunction w…

I might leave this for now, but we are getting quite a few separate PL topics at the moment, so it might be appropriate to merge when I have more time. For now, searching on the TR support site is always worth a look, and here is what you find for PL’s. [image] Progression Levels Progr…

And let’s not forget looking to the future… [image] "Absolute" Progression Levels? TrainerRoad Software We’ve seen confusion since launching progression levels about people’s progression levels going down when their FTP goes up. IE Threshold 8 FTP goes up 10 watts Thre…

Yeah, I deliberately skipped that topic on purpose for now… :stuck_out_tongue: But it shines a light on at least some of the issues with PL’s and is worth look for some people.

[image] rb42: Is there a dummies guide to progression levels? I assume there is a thread or guide, but could not locate it. I think the links above already go too deep, and its best to start from the top: [image] Introducing Adaptive Training: The Right Workout, Every Time. - Traine…

Most of my progression levels never go higher than 1.0 and I have no idea why. My FTP is recorded accurately and I do a lot of work in zones 4 and up, but I can only get PL’s greater than 1.0 for endurance, tempo and sweet spot. My coach monitors my work and provides a training plan, so PL’s are not…

Unless you are performing TR workouts inside and/or outside per their app and processes, you won’t be getting PL changes at this time. If you are doing custom workouts or other non-TR work, it wont count in PLs. Ao that qould be my guess based on qhat youve mentioned. TR is working on a revised sy…

That makes sense, since 3/4 of my rides are non-TR. I know I’m getting plenty and anaerobic work. Thanks.

Can someone please enlighten me on how progression levels increase Below i’m on threshold level 2.4 My next session indicates Threshold 2.3 Does that mean i will go up by 2.3 or stay on 2.4 ? [image]

[image] Marc_Carter: Below i’m on threshold level 2.4 My next session indicates Threshold 2.3 Does that mean i will go up by 2.3 or stay on 2.4 ? You’ll stay on 2.4. If it was 2.6, assuming you complete it, you’d go up 0.2 to 2.6.

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