Difficulty Rating is a calculation that uses the Difficulty Score for a workout or activity and is determined as the highest difficulty score attained. As a general rule, those workouts/activities with greater difficulty require a higher training status to be successfully completed by the athlete, although there is variance amongst individuals. Races and/or intense groups rides often result in a higher Difficult Rating due to the added motivation on behalf of the athlete.
The ratings are categorized as follows:
| Rating | Recommended Minimum Training Status | Level | Difficulty Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Easy | Less than 45 | |
| 1.5 | Easy | From 45 to 50 | |
| 2 | Moderate | From 50 to 62 | |
| 2.5 | Moderate | From 62 to 75 | |
| 3 | Difficult | From 75 to 90 | |
| 3.5 | Difficult | From 90 to 110 | |
| 4 | Tough | From 110 to 130 | |
| 4.5 | Tough | From 130 to 150 | |
| 5 | Hard | Greater than 150 |