Br J Sports Med March 2016 PMID 26423706

Monitoring the athlete training response: subjective self-reported measures trump commonly used objective measures: a systematic review.

Anna E Saw, Luana C Main, Paul B Gastin

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The discussions consistently support the idea that subjective self-reports are more sensitive and easier to use for monitoring athlete training, with examples like mentions of how these measures reflect immediate training loads, and comments on the practicality of asking athletes how they feel. The tone is confirmatory and pragmatic, emphasizing the usefulness and accessibility of self-reported measures over technical equipment.

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Most discussions recognize and support the review's conclusion that subjective measures are more effective, with comments emphasizing their importance in athlete monitoring.

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The discussions show some curiosity about alternative methods, but also a focus on practical implications rather than exploring new ideas in depth.

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Participants reference specific aspects such as the correlation between measures and real-world application, indicating a moderate level of engagement.

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The exchanges highlight the potential for significant changes in monitoring practices, suggesting awareness of the review's meaningful implications.

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Subjective self-reported measures are more effective than objective measures in monitoring athlete wellbeing, as they better reflect changes caused by training load and are more consistent.
The review analyzed 56 studies comparing subjective (like mood and stress) and objective (like blood markers and heart rate) measures, finding that subjective measures often showed stronger responses to training changes.
Practitioners are encouraged to prioritize subjective measures for tracking athlete health and performance, either alone or alongside objective data, to detect early signs of negative health outcomes.]

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RT @AJagim: Don't have access to fancy monitoring equipment? Thankfully, you can just ask the athletes how they are feeling: Monitoring the…

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