Function module tree

• Analysis of the dependence of watt performance on pulse rate
• Performance analysis W/1 beat
• Analysis of the watt performance behaviour for the individual pulse rate zones
• Fatigue analysis
• Record filtering
• Behaviour of the trend line

• Analysis of the time spent in pulse rate zones and watt performance zones
• Workout graph manager
• Calendar - training diary
• Graphs of basic values behaviour
• Graphs of Mean Maximal (power, heart rate, cadence, ...)
• Histogram graphs

Analysis of the dependence of watt performance on pulse rate (Patented)

This is a new module which cannot be found in competing information systems and which is protected by a patent. The graph displays a curve which shows how many watts we achieved on average in the given record or within the period of a specific pulse rate.

If we plot two curves in one graph, the one positioned above represents a higher performance because we achieved more watts on average at the same pulse rate. On the basis of the comparison of these two curves, we obtain the final variable with the value W/1 beat. This is a more objective variable which involves the effort that resulted in the given performance.

The interpretation of the value W/1 beat is as follows. We are comparing two records. The result is +20 W/1 beat in favour of the first record. This means only one thing. It does not matter if it is the 5th or 95th minute of the record or if the cyclist achieved 115 or 143 beats per minute at a specific moment, he achieved 20 W more on average. We can even compare whole time periods.

The difference from the case in which only the average performance between two records is compared consists in the fact, that the effort in the form of pulse rate which resulted in the given performance is considered here.

This procedure converts average watt performances between two records compared or two time periods with a different average pulse rate to average performances with the same value of average pulse rate. After this conversion is finished, we can determine the difference between average watt performances of two records or periods compared, which shows a different physical condition (performance).
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Performance analysis W/1 beat (patented)

This is a new module which cannot be found in competing information systems and which is an upgrade of the previous analysis – Analysis of the dependence of watt performance on pulse rate. It is a graph which displays the chronological behaviour of selected records in time. Each record is represented by a value of the W/1 beat variable. If the performance has a growing tendency within the depicted period, the individual records will be situated higher in the given graph. The corresponding curve will have a positive growth trend!

Are you interested in the real development of your performance? Only this analysis can objectively reveal this fact!
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Analysis of the watt performance behaviour for the individual pulse rate zones (patented)

This is a new module which cannot be found in competing information systems. As opposed to the Performance analysis W/1 beat we analyse the behaviour of the individual records or whole periods in time from the point of view of structure which is defined by means of pulse rate zones (Compensation, Basic endurance, ...).

The graph provides information about the performance values in watts which correspond to the aforementioned pulse rate zones. It is exactly this basis on which we can analyse the quality of the individual energetic systems within the analysed period.
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Fatigue analysis (patented)

This is a new module which cannot be found in competing information systems. As we all know, fatigue is one of the absolutely most important variables as far as the quantitative point of view of the training process is concerned. It is necessary to cause a higher degree of fatigue to create an impulse for positive adaptation on the basis of regeneration processes in the human body. However, it is not really desirable to create additional fatigue in other situations, for example in the last week before an important race.

Only this information system enables us to quantify the fatigue of the individual records and whole periods!
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Record filtering function

Are you interested in certain record types only (basic endurance, warm-up before a race, force endurance, ...) in the individual modules (analyses). This professional cycling training software makes it very easy!

Trend line function – regressive analyses

Are there too many points depicted in one graph, which make it unclear? You can use statistical functions in the given modules (where applicable), which calculate the individual trend types on the basis of these points.

Analysis of the time spent in the pulse rate and watt performance zones

A basic type of graph used for modelling and feedback of checking the time spent in the individual segments of pulse rate and watt performance.

Thanks to the information in this type of graph, we have the possibility for exact stressing of the individual energetic systems!

Workout graph manager

A basic type of graph for viewing the individual records (training sessions, races). The improvement in comparison to other information systems consists in the possibilities of comparing several records in one graph and possibility of comparing the individual parts of the record, e.g. during an interval training session, ...

Calendar – training diary

This is a basic module which is found in all information systems in different forms. Functions for searching and filtering the individual record types (training sessions, races) have been created. The goal was to create a graphic user interface which corresponds to a real calendar as far as its appearance is concerned. The same holds true for the Polar Performance Software information system.

If the individual records are arranged below each other, the user gets lost in time. Most competitive software products are unclear like this ...

Graphs showing the behaviour of basic values

This type of graph shows you the development of the individual basic values:

• training time
• average values such as pulse rate, watt performance, ...
• meters ascended
• energy consumption
• physical work exercised
• ...

Graphs showing mean maximal value and their behaviour in time

A basic module praised by all, which tends to be overrated in my opinion. We can come across these types of graphs under several names such as “critical performance - a term frequently used in various professional magazines.

The improvement in comparison to other information systems is as follows. Curves of several variables such as watt performance and pulse rate can be plotted in one graph. Are you, for example, interested how your maximum five-minute performance has developed within a selected time period and how this corresponds to the given pulse rate?

Histogram graphs

Are you interested in the distribution of the individual basic values (watt performance, pulse rate, pedalling frequency,…) when comparing several time periods? Are you for example interested in percentage distribution of pulse rate in the first, second and third third of the season as far as races completed in these selected periods are concerned?