Target Strain vs Recovery Score, has no sense
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Radim Janda
"The current display of 'Target Strain' (e.g., 94%) alongside a low 'Recovery Score' (e.g., 29%) is confusing and contradictory. Users expect 'Target Strain' to reflect their realistic, achievable potential based on their
current
recovery, not a theoretical maximum from past performance. This discrepancy makes the 'Target Strain' parameter feel misleading and difficult to act upon."
Amanda
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Hi Radim Janda, your Target Strain is determined based on your Recovery for today, along with historical strain and activity trends. Given your history at this recovery and likely high activity levels, your Target Strain has been adjusted. However, it's most important to listen to your body, and you can change your status from Active to On a Break for a rest day.
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Radim Janda
Hi Amanda,
Thank you for the explanation regarding Target Strain calculation, and that it's based on recovery and historical activity trends.
However, I'd like you to consider this from the perspective of an athlete who aims to train at their maximum potential and needs to plan their training right after waking up.
While the theoretical Target Strain information is interesting, in practice, I constantly have to adjust it based on my actual current recovery. The example we discussed – a Recovery Score around 29% with a suggested Strain up to 94% – really highlights this discrepancy. In such moments, it's confusing to know what to trust and what is actually safe and productive for my body.
Do you understand my point of view? I believe the underlying data in Bevel is correct, and it's not a flaw in the algorithm itself, but it would be incredibly helpful if the Target Strain could be more practical and better reflect an athlete's immediate physical state.
Thank you for your willingness to look into this!
Radim