Most training problems aren’t caused by a lack of data. They’re caused by a lack of clarity about which signals matter for the plan you’re running.
Start with coach intent
Before you look at graphs, write the goal of the block in plain language: what should improve, what should be maintained, and what risks you’re actively managing.
Pick a small set of repeatable signals
- Workload: volume and intensity patterns across the week.
- Physiology: heart-rate response during and after work.
- Performance: benchmarks that are repeatable under similar conditions.
The goal isn’t to measure everything. It’s to measure enough to adjust earlier and more confidently.