Comments on: Online Software to Track Your Fitness and Diet http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2009/11/online-software-to-track-your-fitness-and-diet/ Free exercise, nutrition, weight loss, triathlon and wellness advice from the top fitness expert in the nation. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:35:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Todd http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2009/11/online-software-to-track-your-fitness-and-diet/#comment-14475 Todd Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:32:24 +0000 http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/?p=1537#comment-14475 Peter, I'm in the process of adding the Dominator Plan to TrainingPeaks, and it's not too painful at all. All the workouts are saved as templates, so the next time I need to reuse a workout, I just drag it into the calendar. I'm putting the meals from Holistic Training in to, so I can easily track the fuel I'm using with the workouts I'm doing on that day. It's a bit of manual work, but it will help you learn all the nuances of TrainingPeaks. The help and support section is quite good, and included video on how do the most common tasks. Good luck! Peter,
I’m in the process of adding the Dominator Plan to TrainingPeaks, and it’s not too painful at all. All the workouts are saved as templates, so the next time I need to reuse a workout, I just drag it into the calendar. I’m putting the meals from Holistic Training in to, so I can easily track the fuel I’m using with the workouts I’m doing on that day.
It’s a bit of manual work, but it will help you learn all the nuances of TrainingPeaks. The help and support section is quite good, and included video on how do the most common tasks.
Good luck!

]]> By: Ben Greenfield http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2009/11/online-software-to-track-your-fitness-and-diet/#comment-14472 Ben Greenfield Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:20:28 +0000 http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/?p=1537#comment-14472 Hi Peter, The Triathlon Dominator is not a TrainingPeaks plan per se, but you can manually copy and paste the workouts into your training plan calendar. Probably the best equivalent of Tri Dominator for TrainingPeaks would be the 36 Week Ironman Plan combined with Holistic Nutrition Plan at http://www.trainingpeaks.com/pacificfit Hi Peter,

The Triathlon Dominator is not a TrainingPeaks plan per se, but you can manually copy and paste the workouts into your training plan calendar. Probably the best equivalent of Tri Dominator for TrainingPeaks would be the 36 Week Ironman Plan combined with Holistic Nutrition Plan at http://www.trainingpeaks.com/pacificfit

]]> By: Peter http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2009/11/online-software-to-track-your-fitness-and-diet/#comment-14467 Peter Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:32:46 +0000 http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/?p=1537#comment-14467 Ben, I've already purchased your online version of the Tri Dominator Plan. Does that mean I'm easily able to upload this, straight to Training Peaks? Ben,

I’ve already purchased your online version of the Tri Dominator Plan. Does that mean I’m easily able to upload this, straight to Training Peaks?

]]> By: Jake Veigel http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2009/11/online-software-to-track-your-fitness-and-diet/#comment-14398 Jake Veigel Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:41:26 +0000 http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/?p=1537#comment-14398 Thanks for the post. I have used powerade's website for similar reasons, but it sounds that this one is worth a shot. Thanks for the post. I have used powerade’s website for similar reasons, but it sounds that this one is worth a shot.

]]> By: Todd http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2009/11/online-software-to-track-your-fitness-and-diet/#comment-14391 Todd Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:00:18 +0000 http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/?p=1537#comment-14391 Hey Ben et. al, I definitely lean towards the use of technology for race planning and the use of a training log. As a self-coached athlete, it keeps me honest, and gives me a central place to store all my data. Full disclosure: I've been a TrainingPeaks user since 2005, and in my opinion there is no better electronic logging system anywhere. It is online so I can access it from anywhere, it allows me to track my training AND meals, and it provides me access to additional tools like the Virtual Coach and Lactate Threshold/Threshold Power calculations that are so easy to use. Susan, Ben is right - the meal planning and tracking is so sophisticated, that you can set-up your 'favorite' or typical meals and then tracking is as simple as clicking once to add each meal and snack throughout the day. I have access to all my data from 2005-2009 and can track my progress from year to year, or month to month with incredible ease. Plus, you can buy plans from great coaches (like Ben), and they seamless integrate into your training log. How cool is that? The best part is that TrainingPeaks is as simple or as complicated as you make it, which makes it perfect for everyone. Give it a try; you'll never go back. Hey Ben et. al, I definitely lean towards the use of technology for race planning and the use of a training log. As a self-coached athlete, it keeps me honest, and gives me a central place to store all my data.

Full disclosure: I’ve been a TrainingPeaks user since 2005, and in my opinion there is no better electronic logging system anywhere. It is online so I can access it from anywhere, it allows me to track my training AND meals, and it provides me access to additional tools like the Virtual Coach and Lactate Threshold/Threshold Power calculations that are so easy to use. Susan, Ben is right – the meal planning and tracking is so sophisticated, that you can set-up your ‘favorite’ or typical meals and then tracking is as simple as clicking once to add each meal and snack throughout the day.

I have access to all my data from 2005-2009 and can track my progress from year to year, or month to month with incredible ease. Plus, you can buy plans from great coaches (like Ben), and they seamless integrate into your training log. How cool is that?

The best part is that TrainingPeaks is as simple or as complicated as you make it, which makes it perfect for everyone. Give it a try; you’ll never go back.

]]> By: Ben Greenfield http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2009/11/online-software-to-track-your-fitness-and-diet/#comment-14351 Ben Greenfield Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:02:16 +0000 http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/?p=1537#comment-14351 Yes, I've written several. It's pretty slick because it automatically creates a grocery shopping list based on the meals you input... Yes, I’ve written several. It’s pretty slick because it automatically creates a grocery shopping list based on the meals you input…

]]> By: Susan Campbell http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2009/11/online-software-to-track-your-fitness-and-diet/#comment-14350 Susan Campbell Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:43 +0000 http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/?p=1537#comment-14350 Hey Ben, is there the ability to develop meal plans within the Training Peaks program? Thanks. Hey Ben, is there the ability to develop meal plans within the Training Peaks program?

Thanks.

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