treeningmaht

Treeningmaht is a term used in sports science to describe the total amount of training performed in a given period, typically measured over a week or a month. It refers to the dose of training, focusing on how much work is done rather than how hard it felt or how often it occurred.

The concept can be assessed in several ways. External load includes measurable work such as distance run, number of repetitions, total weight lifted, or other objective work metrics. Internal load reflects the body's response to that work and can be estimated from heart rate, perceived effort, or a session rating of perceived exertion (sRPE). Common proxies for treeningmaht are total duration (minutes or hours) or total distance, and some approaches combine duration with an intensity factor to estimate a broader training load.

Calculation examples vary by sport and data availability. A simple approach is to sum session durations to obtain weekly treeningmaht, while a more comprehensive method multiplies duration by an intensity measure (or uses sRPE) to yield an internal load value. Some plans use volume and intensity together to guide progression, aiming for gradual increases while avoiding spikes that could lead to overtraining.

In practice, treeningmaht informs planning and monitoring. It helps athletes and coaches design progressive training, balance stress and recovery, and detect signs of fatigue or plateau. Limitations include variability in individual responses, differences between external and internal loads, and the accuracy of measurements. Proper use relies on consistent data collection and integration with other indicators of performance and well-being.