Exceptional
I’ve been a user ever since this app was released. I bought it for the cycling workouts and training plans which are great. However, the hidden gem of the app for me is the strength training, mobility, and yoga library of workouts. I’m in my 50s and have accumulated more than my share of injuries over the years (bike crashes, martial arts, knee problems from running). The library of workouts has mitigated the pain, strength, and flexibility impacts of those injuries down to a level I didn’t think was possible. The library doesn’t have CARs exercises specifically (which help with mobility) but I’ve found that I can adapt a number of the movements to make them effective CARs workouts. It sounds melodramatic but in some respects I actually feel 20+ years younger thanks to the app. The app isn’t perfect, the video playback is buggy as is the calendar. However, the software is regularly updated so I assume/hope they will eventually get around to fixing/modernizing those functions.
Entertaining, great variety of training content - great for starting out
I’m not a pro, racer, of Zwift overlord. I’ve been trying out the various indoor cycling apps, mostly on free trial basis, and I’m one of the few who finds Zwift mostly demotivating - the gamified / SNES feel just doesn’t work for me. Luckily, there are some really good options out there that are different enough to justify using more than one app. I subscribed to SYSTM because what makes it stand out is the variety of the training content - entertaining videos of pros combining training with entertaining tidbits (On Location - great stuff!), to hardcore motivational videos, to just focused workout plans. Add to that the additional workouts for other sports and mental training, which are rounding up this app very nicely. The best part is that a training plan can combine all or none of these, so each session offers something different. Love the possibility to have all this tailored to one’s 4DP training area. What we now need is an ‘on-demand recalculation’ of the training plan, e.g. if I move sessions forward or do more in day, or if I need to sit one out (travel, injury, etc), it would be fantastic if SYSTM recomputes the training plan at the push of a button. A bit of ‘AI’ would be useful here. Big fan so far. Went from KICKR SNAP to CORE in the last 5 years.
Needs reminders and native calendar integration
Awesome app, does what it is supposed to do, intuitive UI. One thing I’d like to see is the ability to send reminders like “hey lazy chump, you scheduled a workout for today so remember to get to it in 30 minutes”. Or maybe integrate the SYSTM calendar with the default iOS calendar so I can have widgets!
Great App, Workouts and Training Plan
I have been using this for over a year now. Wahoo keeps dropping additional improvements such as workout history, moving stuff around on the calendar and connecting your Wahoo devices right in the app. The overall value is great on a monthly basis and even better for the annual option. In addition to hundreds of cycling workouts they also include yoga from Abi Carver and also strength and mobility workouts. The mental toughness stuff is also great and has really helped improve my racing.
Very impressed
If you are new to indoor cycling, and have a trainer on order, do not use this app until you receive your smart trainer. Once you install the app and register your name, Apple will immediately activate your trial membership. There’s a window in the app that asks you when you want to start your trial membership, but Apple doesn’t work that way. Once you download it and register it’s activated… whether you have your smart trainer or not. Thankfully, there are people like Ellisa at Wahoo that can help. I’ve used the application roughly 5 times since I got it and I am very impressed. Ellisa was kind enough to respond to my initial review, and and ensure that I get a full 14 day trial. I’m very impressed with the product and even more impressed with wahoo support staff. Thank you.
Second to NONE!
I have tried almost every training app (besides TrainerRoad) and this one is hands down the best if you want to focus on getting faster and stronger. I was about to do a trial on TrainerRoad and never did because of the what Wahoo Systm includes in their training. With the addition of RGT, Wahoo X is a one stop shop to becoming a beast. I still used (until the addition of RGT) Zwift and ROUVY for fun, but when it’s time to get serious about training Wahoo X is the clear way to go.
LOVE THIS APP
… but wondering when we’ll get to see A Week With a female pro? I’ve loved all the new updates and hoping you’re working on that!