Skip to content

TrainX® Scores

TrainX® Scores are FitLogic's revolutionary metric for measuring training adherence and execution quality. By quantifying how well athletes perform their prescribed training, TrainX Scores transform the abstract concept of "training quality" into actionable, objective data that drives performance improvement.

The most effective training is not measured by how much is done but by how well it's done.

FitLogic-Image-29

Understanding Training Execution

TrainX stands for "training execution" – a proprietary analytic algorithm that evaluates every aspect of how athletes perform their prescribed training relative to its value and impact on overall performance improvement. Unlike traditional metrics that focus solely on volume or intensity, TrainX Scores provide a comprehensive assessment of training quality across multiple dimensions.

The technology scores individual training sessions, weekly training periods, and multi-week training blocks on a scale from 1 to 100, providing athletes and coaches with immediate, objective feedback on training execution quality.

The Science Behind TrainX

TrainX Scores represent a paradigm shift in how we measure training effectiveness. Traditional approaches often fall into the trap of measuring what's easy to measure – distance, time, or average intensity. However, these metrics fail to capture whether the training was executed as intended or whether it will produce the desired adaptations.

The TrainX algorithm evaluates multiple factors including:

Adherence to prescribed intensity zones and intervals

Completion of session duration requirements

Energy system targeting accuracy

Session priority within the training week

Recovery execution between intervals

Environmental conditions and their impact on execution

TrainX Score Scale

1-49 Poor

50-59 Below Average

60-69 Average

70-79 Good

80-89 Very Good

90-100  Excellent

FitLogic-Image-25

Why Training Execution Matters

Research within the FitLogic dataset demonstrates that a 30-point improvement in TrainX Score (from 60 to 90) has significantly more impact on performance improvement than increasing training volume by 50% or even 100%. This finding revolutionizes how we think about training effectiveness.

Athletes often believe they need to train more to improve. TrainX Scores reveal that doing the right training right produces superior results to simply accumulating volume. This insight is particularly valuable for time-constrained athletes who need to maximize the return on their training investment.

Three Levels of TrainX Scoring

Session Scores

Individual workout scores provide immediate feedback on execution quality. The algorithm evaluates whether hard efforts were performed at the correct intensity, recovery periods were truly easy, and duration targets were met. A quality session with insufficient intensity might score 64, while perfect execution yields 100.

Maximizing Session Scores:

Use device-recorded data rather than manual entry (manual entries cap at 90)

For quality sessions (above zone 2), prioritize completing intensity efforts at prescribed levels

For weekly long sessions, prioritize duration as stamina development is the primary goal

Use power or pace as your primary metric for quality sessions (above zone 2); use heart rate for zone 1-2 sessions

Ensure proper environment normalization by setting correct location and time

Weekly Scores

Weekly TrainX Scores aggregate individual sessions while weighting them by priority and session type. This holistic view helps athletes understand their consistency and identifies patterns in training execution across the microcycle.

Optimizing Weekly Scores:

Prioritize long sessions in each discipline, especially during race preparation

Focus on quality sessions with prescribed intensity over easy accumulation sessions

Maintain prescribed session scheduling when possible

Avoid compromising high-priority sessions for low-priority workouts

Multi-Week Scores

TrainX Multi-Week Scores evaluate all training weeks within multi-week periods. The most common periods evaluated are 4- and 8-week training blocks which generally cover one or two mesocycles, respectively. These extended period scores reveal training consistency trends and help identify whether athletes are sustaining quality execution over time.

 

Maximizing Multi-Week Scores:

Be consistent with your training. If for any reason you miss a few days, get back to it right away. Rather than telling yourself "I'll get back on track 'next week'," get back on track today!

Don't worry about life getting in the way or having a bad week. Just like a single session is unlikely to make or break a training week, a single week is unlikely to make or break a training phase

Integration with FitLogic Technologies

TrainX Scores work synergistically with other FitLogic components to create a comprehensive training management system. While metrics like Normalized Training Stress™ (NTS) and Residual Training Stress™ (RTS) quantify training load and recovery, TrainX uniquely measures execution quality regardless of the prescribed load.

This integration enables several powerful capabilities:

PersonAlign™

Ensures scores are normalized across age and gender differences.

EnviroNorm®

Adjusts scoring based on environmental conditions during execution.

FitLogic Intelligence Engine

Uses TrainX patterns to refine future prescriptions.

Training Stress Profiles

Incorporate execution quality into load management decisions.

RaceX®

Uses TrainX Scores to evaluate how well athletes perform in races relative to how well they executed their training.

FitLogic-Image-21

The Behavioral Psychology of TrainX

One of TrainX's most powerful aspects is its ability to reshape athlete behavior through objective measurement. Athletes who previously focused on average speed or power output learn to value proper recovery execution. Those who consistently went too hard on easy days discover that backing off improves their scores – and their performance.

This behavioral modification occurs because TrainX makes the invisible visible. Recovery quality, interval precision, and session adherence become quantifiable metrics that athletes can track and improve. The result is a fundamental shift from "more is better" to "better is better."

FitLogic-Image-13

Real-World Impact

Analysis of training data reveals compelling patterns. Athletes who maintain TrainX Scores above 80 consistently outperform those with higher training volumes but lower execution scores. This finding holds true across all performance levels, from beginners to elite athletes.

The technology particularly benefits self-coached athletes who lack external feedback on execution quality. By providing objective scoring, TrainX serves as a virtual coach, guiding athletes toward more effective training patterns.

The TrainX Mindset

Successful utilization of TrainX Scores requires adopting what we call the "TrainX Mindset" – a philosophy that prioritizes execution quality over volume accumulation. This mindset encompasses several key principles:

Focus on Consistency Over Perfection

Sustained scores of 75-85 produce better long-term results than sporadic perfect scores mixed with poor execution.

Control the Controllables

External factors will impact training. TrainX helps identify what's within your control and what isn't.

Process Over Outcome

High TrainX Scores are not the goal themselves but rather indicators of proper process execution that leads to performance improvement.

Progressive Improvement

Like any skill, training execution improves with practice. Athletes typically see their average scores increase as they learn to execute more precisely.

Advanced Applications

Beyond individual training guidance, TrainX Scores enable sophisticated analysis and optimization capabilities. FitLogic identifies athletes struggling with specific session types, analyzes execution patterns across different training phases, and correlates TrainX trends with performance outcomes.

The technology also supports periodization refinement. By analyzing TrainX patterns across training phases, FitLogic determines when athletes need increased load versus when they simply need better execution quality. This distinction between "more" and "better" is crucial for optimizing training progression while minimizing injury risk.

favicon

The Future of Training Measurement

TrainX Scores represent a fundamental evolution in how we measure and manage training. By shifting focus from quantity to quality, from accumulation to execution, this technology enables athletes to achieve better results in less time with lower injury risk.

As the FitLogic ecosystem continues to evolve, TrainX Scores will play an increasingly central role in training optimization, providing the execution quality data necessary for truly intelligent training prescription. The result is a future where every athlete, regardless of experience or resources, can train with the precision and intelligence that even elite performers with professional coaching staff previously lacked access to. Before FitLogic, even the most educated and credentialed coaches didn't have the technology or metrics necessary for truly data-driven decision-making.

TrainX Scores transform training from an art into a science, making the path to improvement clear, measurable, and achievable for every athlete.