I really love fitness and freshness on Strava. I have to sub to get it but it is worth it. It really gamifies fitness in a nice way that anyone can appreciate—especially non-pros and people just too lazy to do the math every day to figure it all out. Just keep the graphs looking good and keep them improving to win the game. Here are a few observations I've made because of it.
- Two points per day is good and sustainable without a lot of time off
- Last I was over 100 fitness was May 2023
- Will put me back over 100 fitness mid March 2025
- Goblin All-Road 50k in zone 2 (2:20 at 22.5 kph) is perfect (despite the many hills)
- 127 TSS, right at the top of what can be recovered in under 24 hours
It appears I'm already in the "competitive age group racer" category even with this extra weight I'm hauling around with me.
| Fitness Score | Training Level | Typical Weekly Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0-20 | Beginner / Low Training | 2-5 hrs/week |
| 20-40 | Recreational Rider | 5-7 hrs/week |
| 40-60 | Consistent Amateur | 7-10 hrs/week |
| 60-80 | Competitive Age Group Racer | 10-15 hrs/week |
| 80-100 | Advanced Racer / High Volume Training | 15-20 hrs/week |
| 100+ | Pro-Level / Elite Training | 20+ hrs/week |
💡 For reference:
- Top amateur racers typically have a Fitness Score of 80-100 during peak season.
- Professional riders often maintain 100+ Fitness Score, especially during race periods.