How to use this calculator
- Enter total session duration.
- Rate the overall session effort from 1 to 10.
- Choose the session type and surface.
- Add your previous seven-day load to see the session's contribution.
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Tennis Rating Training Load Calculator
Estimate internal tennis training load from session duration and perceived effort, then add transparent adjustments for match play and surface demand. The output uses session-RPE load units, a widely understandable way to track how hard a workout felt. A weekly share and a suggested next-day category help you place the session inside your own recent training pattern.
Calculator
Enter your session dataFormula
Base load = duration × session RPE. Adjusted load = base load × session-type multiplier × surface multiplier.
What the result means
The load is an internal-load estimate in arbitrary units (AU). Compare it with your own history rather than another player's values because perceived effort and session structure differ.
The session-type and surface factors are transparent planning assumptions. For formal monitoring, follow the method chosen by your coach or sports-medicine team.
Example calculation
A 90-minute session at RPE 7, entered as a competitive match on hard court, gives a base load of 630 AU and an adjusted load of 756 AU. Added to 1,800 AU from the prior seven days, the displayed updated total is 2,556 AU and this session represents 29.6% of it.
Tips for better results
- Record RPE about 15–30 minutes after the session for consistency.
- Use the same inclusion rule for warm-ups each time.
- A high single-session share is a prompt to review recovery, not proof of injury risk.
- Track match and practice loads on the same scale.
- Pair load data with sleep, soreness, and performance notes.
Frequently asked questions
What does AU mean in tennis training load?
AU means arbitrary units: session minutes multiplied by perceived effort, with the selected planning adjustments.
Should I use court time or total session time?
Use one consistent definition; including warm-up and active court time is practical for repeat tracking.
Why does match play have a multiplier?
The calculator assumes competitive match play has greater density and psychological demand than technical practice at the same reported RPE.
Can I compare my load with another player?
Not reliably. RPE is individual, so trends within the same player are more informative.
Does a large weekly share mean I will get injured?
No. It only shows how much this session contributes to the entered total and does not predict injury.
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Variables and assumptions
| Variable | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Session RPE | Whole-session effort on a 1–10 scale. |
| Base load | Minutes multiplied by RPE. |
| Type multiplier | 1.00 technical, 1.10 point play, or 1.20 match. |
| Surface multiplier | Small user-visible planning adjustment by surface. |