How To Set Thresholds And Calculate TrainingPeaks Zones

Once you have tested and determined your threshold values, enter the figures into your TrainingPeaks account settings to get the most accurate workout data and analysis.

Setting on iOS

1. Open the TrainingPeaks mobile app to input your Athlete login credentials
2. Click More
3. Click Settings
4. Click Zones
5. Choose the type of zone you wish to modify - Heart Rate, Power, or Speed/Pace Zones
6. Click Edit
7. Enter your New Threshold
8. Choose to Calculate New Zones or Use Threshold Only. We recommend calculating new Zones
9. Repeat for any other Zone type you wish to modify
10. To return to Athlete Home, click Settings, More, and then Home on the bottom left

Settings on the web

1. Log in to your TrainingPeaks Athlete Account on the web
2. Click your name in the upper right and choose Settings
3. Click on or scroll to Zones in the left side menu
4. Listed are three sections: Heart Rate, Power, and Speed/Pace
5. There are options for Default values, but it is best practice to set sport-specific zones using the Add Activity dropdown. If you have a different threshold for each sport type (ie, heart rate for running and cycling), you will want to set thresholds and zones for each sport under each category. The 'Default' values in a specific section will be used for any sport type that doesn't have an individual setting.
6. Once your threshold, maximum, and minimum values are input, choose the Type and Method that will be used to calculate your zones
7. Click Save or Save & Close

Read more about setting thresholds and why they are important here.