Gradescale Academy
45 scientific articles
The Gradescale Academy is your scientific reference for every chart and metric in the app. Each article follows the same shape: what it shows, how to read it, how to act, the underlying science with DOI citations, and common mistakes. Premium subscription required for full article body.
Power & Critical Power
4 articlesFTP, CP, W', PDC modeling
Training Load
3 articlesChronic Load, Acute Load, Load Balance
Physiology
8 articlesVO₂max, thresholds, durability
Racing
3 articlesTaper, readiness, race prediction
Metrics
8 articlesWeighted Power, Load Score, Efficiency Factor
Methodology
4 articlesHow Gradescale calculates
Charts
9 articlesReading and interpreting each chart
Coach's Companion
6 articlesPrescription-focused articles for coaches