The latest generation of training apps works across multiple platforms from PCs to smartphones and tablets. They offer hundreds of virtual places to ride with or against other riders, with realistic, real-time graphics or video.
They can also connect to the latest generation of smart trainers to vary the resistance automatically, making the experience more authentic than ever. Here we look at seven training apps to see how they stack up. Saddle time is rewarded with XP points, which allow you to upgrade kit and equipment and adds an extra level of interest and possibly motivation. If you want something more structured, you can enter one of the many group rides scheduled daily, or follow your own workout programme.
In these cases, the resistance responds to the particular training block and the groups are held together regardless of how much power an individual rider is producing. With thousands of riders Zwifting at any one time, we were never on our own for a ride, further increasing engagement with the app. Apart from a small number of connection issues, everything worked as it should making for a seamless experience.
Lacks serious in-depth data but turns tedious turbo sessions into a fun, sociable experience. We found the real-world rides challenging and engaging, particularly in the 3D virtual renderings with fellow competitors to keep you company and crowds to cheer you on.
Getting through the complicated interface and scheduling tried our patience a tad, and we also found that the resistance changes were a little too sharp for our liking. But on the plus side, any ride can be turned into a BKool session by linking to your own GPS tracks and enjoyed in an aerial map mode. The velodrome sessions add another extra element of fun, allowing you to compete against other riders in a pursuit or kilo time-trial , with the only limitation being the number of other users online when you want to ride.
We also really enjoyed the structured sessions offered by the video workout classes with the instructors keeping us motivated and offering insights into the benefits of particular workouts; just watch out for the classes held in Spanish. With such a wealth of content, BKool is one of the most engaging and best value apps out there. As the old saying goes no pain, no gain, and the Sufferfest dishes both out in spades.
At the core of the app are the Sufferfest workout videos; combining race footage and music to match the effort demanded by a particular interval. We thought this worked really well, pushing us on to the finish as Peter Sagan rode to glory in the Tour of Flanders in front of us.
One slight criticism is the arbitrary and sudden changes in the soundtrack that left us feeling like we were watching an episode of Homes Under the Hammer. See if your devices will work with our Equipment Checker. What is Adaptive Training and how does it work? Adaptive Training helps you get faster with truly personalized training that adapts to your performance, life and goals.
It's intuitive and easy to use to help you get faster. Where can I workout? You can complete TrainerRoad workouts inside using our app on your phone or computer, or outside with workouts on your Garmin or Wahoo head unit. Can I try TrainerRoad first? Sign up risk-free and try TrainerRoad for a month. What type of training do you offer? Whatever your discipline, we offer long-term custom training, on-demand workout recommendations, and individual training plans that can make you a faster cyclist.
How hard is TrainerRoad? Hard work gets results, but not every workout in a training plan should be difficult. How much does TrainerRoad cost? We also offer a risk-free, day money back guarantee.
Adaptive Training Overview. Plan Builder. Training Plans Overview. Road Racing. Getting Started Overview. Equipment Checker. Log In. Training Plans. Getting Started. The goal of Cycling Analytics is to be the most insightful, most powerful and most user friendly tool for analyzing ride data and managing training.
Aimed especially at Power meter users. Final Surge is a fully featured app to plan track and analyze your training, from planning future workouts to importing GPS data and viewing numerous reports and statistical charts about your activities.
Golden Cheetah is one of the leading cycling analysis software products that lets you store all your data in one place and analyse it in many different ways. Golden Cheetah has a huge number of built in graphs and charts and also lets advanced users analyse data using R and Python. Ride and analysis solutions heavily focused on mapping and sharing rides. Ride with GPS Produce branded versions for cycling clubs, tour operators and event organizers.
Selfloops is a training tracker for athletes and coaches. Designed to track workouts using your favorite fitness device. Data are stored and processed for analysis. Sixcycle brings training calendars and workout data together for a comprehensive view of your training process, along with integrated messaging and workout recording.
Communicate one-on-one with private channels, or use group channels for group training programs, teams and clubs. Channels can include quick messages, formal posts, workout results, event RSVPs and more. Sixcycle is in limited beta with a carefully selected group of coaches, athletes, clubs, teams and fitness institutions. With SportplusHealth you can track, analyze and review all your workouts, your friends and coaches can also follow your progress.
This is the only app that lets you to perform tests to measure your fitness. And we can create customized training tables to help you meet your cycling performance goals.
The Training Load and Performance charts in SportTracks use past and planned workouts in your calendar to predict your future performance levels, so you can more accurately taper your fitness for races. You can track your workouts with your favorite watch, bike computer, or fitness app, and use that data in SportTracks. Your coach can create a free SportTracks account that lets them plan your training calendar, analyze and comment on your workouts, they can also exchange private messages, filter your Personal Records Timeline and more.
Strava turns every iPhone and Android into a sophisticated running and cycling computer it works with GPS watches and head units, too.
Start Strava before your workout and you can track your performance stats, and afterwards, dive deep into your data. Strava is also a Social Network for cyclists. Record an activity and it goes into your Strava feed. You can access over 1, structured sessions from the workout library or if you have an understanding of training principles your can create your own structured workouts which integrate with your devices.
TrainingPeaks provides a complete web, mobile and desktop solution to enable smart and effective endurance training. Plan your training using weekly hours, Training Stress Score or planned race day fitness. Then, create structured workouts that are personalized to you.
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