Know the effort value of each training performed (TRIMP)

• By Bruno F -
• April 10, 2026

Know the effort value of each training performed (TRIMP).

Even the simplest exercises today use an enormous amount of data when you use the technology in your workouts. It is very important to use these data for the benefit of the athlete and his well-being. The effort value of each workout is a good example.

Similar metrics can be found on other training platforms, such as TSS® in TrainingPeaks® or Effort® on Strava®. At Trainerplan we call you Effort To make it as simple and less confusing as possible.

that makes the calculation of effort unique

By analyzing the variation of the heart rate in each workout and comparing this in relation to your maximum heart rate and resting, our algorithm generates a value that represents the effort, or how hard the training has been.

The more time you spend closer to your maximum heart rate, the higher the score.

You can compare similar workouts and check how effort scores diverge, to get an idea of how the athlete evolves.

Our effort calculation algorithm is based on the TRIMP (Training Impulse) concept, initiated by Dr. Eric W. Bannister.

How to get the best results

To calculate the calculation of the stress values, TrainerPlan needs the maximum heart rate and rest heart rate data.

It is possible to add this value directly to the athlete profile in profile > Physical data And to be more exact, it is also possible to add it in each of the different heart rate zones.

Plan the season using effort

Starting today, in addition to being able plan The season using duration or distance, you can also use the effort.

It adds a maximum effort value for each training cycle period/cycle and carries optimal load control.

Know the effort value of each training done (TRIMP) with a TrainerPlan plan (from the Starter plan).