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What Is TRIMP? The Heart Rate Training Load Formula Explained

TRIMP turns your heart rate during a workout into a single number representing training stress — helping you balance load and recovery without guesswork.

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Import your workouts from Apple Health to combine activity history with camera-based readings. Every measurement syncs back to your health dashboard automatically.

How it works

Get Started in 4 Simple Steps

Step 1

Understand the Formula

TRIMP = Duration × Average HR × Intensity Weighting. The higher your heart rate relative to max, the more stress each minute contributes to your daily score.

Step 2

Log Your Workout HR

After a session, open Pulse Rate and record your workout duration. The app uses your heart rate zones to calculate a TRIMP score automatically.

Step 3

Compare Day-to-Day Load

Review your weekly TRIMP totals in the trends view. A sustainable training week typically shows gradually increasing load with planned lower-load recovery days.

Step 4

Use Load to Plan Recovery

When your weekly TRIMP spikes significantly, your body needs more time to adapt. Use the morning HRV reading to confirm readiness before your next hard session.

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