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Training Effect (Aerobic / Anaerobic)

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2/10 · Safe to ignore

Training Effect (Aerobic / Anaerobic) Definition

A score, usually from zero to five, for how much a run stressed your aerobic system versus your anaerobic, sprint-style system.

When it helps

Briefly, to confirm an easy run was easy and a hard session was hard.

When it doesn't

Once you have glanced at it. How the run felt tells you the same thing.

Training Effect (Aerobic / Anaerobic) equivelants on Garmin, Polar and Coros

Garmin Training Effect
Polar Training Benefit
Coros Training Focus

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