Power Averaging include zeros?

[kennyliu10]

Does the power averaging in Isaac include Zeros?

I noticed the average power stated in Isaac is always higher than the average recorded in my Garmin. I set Power Averaging to include zeros on the Garmin, and want to know how it's calculated for the PowerPod/Isaac.

Thanks!

[spangelsaregreat]

Probably due to your PowerPod sending dynamic smoothing power to your Garmin while Issac shows you raw Power figures (which you can apply smoothing using the tab at the top).

I am sure John will confirm or clarify.

Also average Power does include zeros, its why they also give your normalised power which is a better representation of how hard you went (it shows what you power would be if you road at a consistent power over the whole ride).

Regards

[Velocomp]

Probably due to your PowerPod sending dynamic smoothing power to your Garmin while Issac shows you raw Power figures (which you can apply smoothing using the tab at the top).

I am sure John will confirm or clarify.

Also average Power does include zeros, its why they also give your normalised power which is a better representation of how hard you went (it shows what you power would be if you road at a consistent power over the whole ride).

Regards

We compute average power with zeros. Dynamic Power Smoothing will reduce peaks and valleys, causing the average on Garmin to be somewhat less.

I also agree that Normalized Power is a better representation of your "real" effort.