Clinical Context
We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR).
Clinical Context
We think this has broad domain relevance to Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR).
Clinical Context
We think this has broad domain relevance to Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR).
Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio
< 0.8
Under-trained
0.8–1.3
Optimal
1.3–1.5
Danger Zone
> 1.5
Extreme Spike
Acute Load
Last 7 days
Chronic Load
Last 28 days
The 0.8–1.3 sweet spot maximises training adaptation while minimising injury risk. Spikes > 1.5 are associated with significantly higher injury probability in subsequent weeks.
Verified
Last Review: 2026
Last Comprehensive Review: 2026
