Ski preparation asks you to build enough capacity for long days on the mountain without increasing the work faster than you can absorb it.
Training load describes that balance. Use it as a planning signal, not a medical prediction or a score to chase.
Recent effort matters
Hard sessions placed after a quiet stretch create a jump that may be difficult to absorb. Recent effort includes workout duration, intensity, and the spacing between demanding sessions.
A ski-prep plan should recognize a heavy week before adding more intensity.
Long-term capacity matters too
Months of steady training can support more work than a recent start. The two plans need different loads even when the ski date matches.
SlopeReady compares today's work with the past several weeks when it considers adding load, holding it steady, or reducing it.
Load should guide, not run the show
Sleep, soreness, available time, missed sessions, and your goal also shape the plan. Training load adds context to that decision and cannot replace judgment.