W' Balance Alactic & Glycolytic Graph
· v0.0.6
About
Public Beta Testing Release - Enhanced Graphical Display
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This is the graphical beta version of the dual energy system W'balance tracker, featuring comprehensive real-time visualization capabilities alongside numerical displays.
What This Beta Offers
This version builds upon the core physiological modeling with advanced graphical features:
Real-Time Chart Visualization:
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Live tracking of both energy systems with historical trend lines
Configurable time windows (1-5 minutes) for optimal data perspective
Auto-scaling Y-axis with intelligent range adjustment
Grid overlay for easier value reading
Customizable line thickness and colors
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Multiple Display Modes:
Numerical displays (alactic only, glycolytic only, both vertical/horizontal)
Chart-only mode for pure graphical analysis
All modes show current percentage values
Note: This is a beta release. Please report any issues or suggestions for improvement!
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Quick Guide to W'bal Model Setup
1. Mode Selection:
Preset Mode: The fastest way to get started. Choose a profile that matches your style:
Time Trial: For sustained, steady power.
Universal: A balanced profile for most athletes.
Pursuit: For variable paces and repeated accelerations.
Sprinter: For short, explosive bursts.
Advanced Settings Mode: For manually entering parameters based on individual test results.
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2. Parameter Setup:
For an accurate setup, perform the testing protocol (see section 3) and enter the calculated values.
Main Parameters:
CP (Watts): Critical Power (your aerobic threshold).
GP (Watts): Glycolytic Power (usually higher than CP).
W' Alactic (Joules): Your "sprint" buffer for efforts up to 30s.
W' Glycolytic (Joules): Your buffer for anaerobic efforts of 2-3 min.
Recovery & Depletion Dynamics:
Alactic Recovery τ (def: 60s): "Sprint" recovery speed.
Glycolytic Recovery τ (def: 240s): Anaerobic endurance recovery speed.
Max Alactic Rate (def: 1000 J/s): The limit on how fast the alactic buffer can be used (use your max 10-15s power as a guide).
ATP-PCr Burst Duration (def: 0s): A "head start" for the alactic system at the beginning of a burst
- Display Mode
Choose how to view your energy system data:
Alactic Only - Shows only ATP-CP system percentage
Glycolytic Only - Shows only lactate system percentage
Both Horizontal - Side-by-side display of both systems
Chart Only - Full-screen graphical view with trend lines
Color Settings
Alactic & Glycolytic Color: Blue, Red, Green, Pink, System Text
- Chart Time Window
Sets how much historical data appears on the chart:
AUTO (Smart) - Intelligently adjusts window (90-240 seconds) based on your power output and W'bal change rate. Zooms in during intense intervals, zooms out during steady efforts (recommended)
1 min - Best for short, intense intervals; shows rapid changes
2-3 min - Balanced view for most training scenarios
4-5 min - Ideal for longer steady-state efforts or threshold work
- Chart Mode
Controls which energy system(s) appear as lines on the chart:
Alactic only - Single line showing ATP-CP system
Glycolytic only - Single line showing lactate system
Both systems - Overlaid lines for both systems (recommended)
- Line Thickness
Adjusts the thickness of chart lines:
Thin - Minimal visual weight, less screen obstruction
Normal - Balanced visibility (recommended)
Thick - Maximum visibility in bright sunlight or at a glance
- Show Grid
On-Off
Displays horizontal reference lines at 25%, 50%, and 75% on the chart. Helps estimate values at a glance during rides.
- Auto Scale Y-axis
On-Off
When enabled, the chart automatically zooms to fit your current data range:
ON - Chart adjusts to show detail in your actual range (e.g., if you're between 60-95%, it zooms to that range)
OFF - Chart always shows full 0-100% scale
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3. Additional setup information here -
https://apps.garmin.com/apps/6105f006-2fd9-42c3-9662-c9eca486f53c
4. Testing Calculation:
WEB Calculator https://testcalculator.booleankoa.uk/
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GsBJ-cnQOV0uh1v8ZmDB
What's new
new web calculator https://testcalculator.booleankoa.uk/
Note: This is a beta release. Please report any issues or suggestions for improvement!
Ver.0.0.6
Device Compatibility Update
Supported devices optimized for stability and performance.
This data field has been tested and optimized for modern Garmin Edge cycling computers with sufficient memory and processing power to ensure stable operation.
- Supported Devices (16 total):
Edge 1000 Series: 1030, 1030 Bontrager, 1030 Plus, 1040, 1050
Edge 500 Series: 530, 540, 550
Edge 800 Series: 830, 840, 850
Edge 100 Series: 130 Plus
Edge Explore: Explore, Explore 2
Edge MTB
- Unsupported Devices:
The following older devices have been removed from compatibility due to limited RAM, older processors, and stability issues:
Edge 520
Edge 520 Plus
Edge 130
Edge 820
These older devices do not have sufficient memory to handle the dual energy system tracking with real-time graphical displays without crashes.