3.1 Performance introduction: GPS data integration and set your GPS metrics

FEATURE DESCRIPTION

 

Integrating GPS Data

Before diving into the performance department, it is essential to set up the GPS integration. To do this, navigate to Settings > Team > Integration. Here, for the selected team, you can configure the GPS integration.

If you have not yet integrated your GPS provider, you can refer to the relevant article in our Knowledge Base for step-by-step instructions: https://support.iterpro.com/en/guide/whats-needed-to-integrate-my-gps-data

• If you want to set up an API integration, ensure you stay in contact with your account manager.
• If you are using a CSV integration, this section provides all the necessary details on setting up the template and performing your first import. If you need further assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to your account manager.

 

Defining Default Metrics

Once the integration is set up, the next step is to define the default metrics. These are custom metrics that users can configure based on their needs. Again in Settings > Team > Integration:

• Click on Edit.
• Click in the space beside the metric names to open the box for the calculation.

 

 

• On the right side, you will find a list of available metrics. Double-click on a metric to add it to your custom selection.
• Perform the necessary calculations.
• Click Save to confirm your changes.
• To delete an existing calculation, click Clear and then Save.

 

 

The system automatically fills in certain metrics, such as Workload Score, RPE, and RPE Training Load. These should not be modified manually.

 

Below, you can find a list of the default metrics, with the most used applications:

Perceived Metrics

• RPE: Rate of Perceived Exertion.
• RPE TL: RPE Training Load.

Cardiovascular Metrics

• HR 85-90 (min): Time spent (in minutes) between 85% and 90% of maximum heart rate.
• HR >90 (min): Time spent (in minutes) above 90% of maximum heart rate.

Kinematic Metrics

• Total Distance (km): Total distance covered.
• High-Speed Running Distance (m): Distance covered at speeds above 19.8 km/h.
• Sprint Distance (m): Distance covered at speeds above 25.2 km/h.

Metabolic Metrics

• Power Distance (m): Distance covered at a power above 20 watts/kg.
• High Power Distance (m): Distance covered at a power above 25 watts/kg.
• Power Plays (n): Number of actions exceeding 25 watts/kg.

Mechanical Metrics

• High-Intensity Accelerations (n): Number of accelerations above 3 m/s².
• High-Intensity Decelerations (n): Number of decelerations below -3 m/s².
• Explosive Distance (m): Distance covered at high power but low speed (High Power Distance – High-Speed Running Distance).

Intensity Metrics

• AVG Metabolic Power: Average metabolic power.
• Distance per Minute: Distance covered per minute.

 

Activating Performance Metrics

Once your GPS provider is set up and your default metrics are saved, you can proceed to activate the performance metrics.

• Navigate to Preferences > Teams > Metrics and open the Your Metrics tab.
• Click Edit to access the performance metrics.
• On the left, you will see all available system metrics. These include both the metrics provided by your GPS provider and Iterpro’s default metrics (marked with an asterisk).
• To activate a metric, select it and move it to the right box, which contains all active metrics. These will be displayed in your session analysis screens.
• Click Save to confirm your selection.

 

 

By following these steps, you will ensure that your GPS data is correctly integrated, your custom metrics are defined, and your active performance metrics are set up for analysis.