Same Workout, Different Results: The Truth About Training Metrics

Описание: Most cyclists aren’t training wrong — they’re just using the numbers the wrong way.

You can do two rides with the same duration, the same average power, and even the same TSS… and get completely different results. One builds fitness. The other quietly buries you in fatigue.

In this video, I break down what popular training metrics like TSS, CTL, ATL, and RPE actually mean, where they help, where they fall short, and how to use them without letting them control your confidence or burn you out.

This episode is for:
• New cyclists trying to understand training metrics for the first time
• Experienced athletes questioning why the numbers say “fit” but their body says “fried”
• Off-road riders balancing training with work, family, and real life
• Anyone using TrainingPeaks, power meters, or wearables like WHOOP or Oura

We cover:
• What TSS really measures (and what it doesn’t)
• Why CTL isn’t the same thing as readiness
• How RPE fills the gaps numbers miss
• A real example of two rides with the same TSS but very different training costs
• Where wearables actually help — and where they don’t
• A practical framework for using data without overthinking it

This channel is about pro-level training principles applied to real-world cyclists — not chasing perfect numbers, but building sustainable fitness that actually shows up on race day.

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👉 Next video: how I actually plan a training week using this framework

Train like it matters.