What are the minimum requirements to be able to ride with Powerwatts online?
You will need a home-trainer that connects via bluetooth and a PC or Mac with Google Chrome.
If you don’t have a bluetooth connection on your home-trainer, you can use a bluetooth enabled power meter (Stages, Garmin, SRM, etc) on a “non electronic home-trainer” or roller.
Does Powerwatts Online work with all home-trainers?
Powerwatts Online works with all SmartTrainers and Power Meter that support Bluetooth.
How strong does my internet connection need to be to use the APP?
When training alone there is no minimum. When riding in a LIVE class, at least 1 Mbps is recommended. You can check your speed with this link: https://www.speedtest.net/.
More important than speed is dependability. An internet connection that gets frequently disconnected (poor wifi strength) will not lead to a fun LIVE class experience.
Is PowerWatts Online an application or a web-link?
PowerWatts Online is a Web Application that runs on your PC or Mac in your Web Browser. At this point, we strongly recommend that you use Google Chrome for the best experience. You may download it with this link: https://www.google.com/chrome/.
iOS and Android versions of the App will be available soon for download in the App Store or Google Play.
What are the Computer requirements?
Your computer requires Bluetooth 4.0 or greater to run PowerWatts Online. All recent computers support Bluetooth 4.0 or greater. You can purchase a USB Bluetooth Adapter if your computer does not support Bluetooth 4.0 or greater.
Does PowerWatts Online work on a tablet or on my smartphone?
At the moment, Powerwatts Online works on your Mac or PC. iOS and Android versions of the App will be available soon for download in the App Store or Google Play.
How can I subscribe to PowerWatts?
You can subscribe through the Powerwatts website or through the reservation app that can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play (Coming soon). Some existing Powerwatts studios may offer online classes.
Do I need to pay per ride or is it a monthly fee?
You can pay with a monthly subscription or pay per ride. You can pay directly on our website or via the payment and reservation smartphone app that you can download in the App Store or Google Play (Coming soon)
What if I don’t use all the hours or classes included in my subscription in a given month ?
There is no transfer of credits from one month to another. Monthly credits need to be utilized in the given month.
How can I book a live class ?
You can book a live class directly on our website or via the smartphone reservation app that you can download in the App Store or Google Play (Coming soon)
What is the difference between a recorded and live class?
The first and most important thing to know is that you are going to learn A LOT from both recorded and LIVE classes. Our coaches have decades of experience working with riders just like you. Both LIVE and Recorded sessions are full of coaching cues, technical guidelines, thorough explanations of the drills and tricks to maximize the training effect of each workout.
However, it goes without saying, that there is nothing more engaging than riding with a group of your peers guided by a LIVE coach. The LIVE coach can see all your stats and your video in real-time and offer personalized instruction based on what he observes. In addition you are able to participate in friendly competitions with fellow riders in your class. LIVE classes are the most dynamic cycling experience you can have riding at home.
Is PowerWatts available in all countries in the world?
Depending on the geographic location the service can be provided by PowerWatts International directly or by a local distributor.
In which language Powerwatts is available?
For the moment, the classes will be available in English. French classes coming soon.
Does PowerWatts upload my results to apps such as Strava, Trainingpeaks, etc?
Yes, you can link your Strava or Training Peaks account to your PowerWatts Account. Then every PowerWatts workout will be automatically uploaded to Strava or Training Peaks when the workout is complete.
What does CP20m mean?
Critical Power for 20min (CP20) means your highest average power for a 20min effort.
Is CP20m different from FTP?
FTP is defined as the highest power you can hold for 60min. Or, in PowerWatts terms, FTP is CP60m. CP20m is higher than FTP by about 5%.
Can I connect to PowerWatts Online via ANT+?
For now you can only connect to Powerwatts Online via bluetooth.
How long is a Powerwatts workout?
The standard Powerwatts workout is 1hour long. We also offer 90min long workouts from time to time.
How should I choose my workout?
In the main PowerWatts program, workouts have a sequential number associated with them. We suggest you start from workout 1 and then proceed through each workout in order.
Each workout has a category, so you can search for a particular type of workout based on what you want to accomplish that day.
What is the Powerwatts training plan?
We refer to the PowerWatts training plan as General Specificity.
Specific because everything we do is highly specific to demands that the sport of cycling presents to a rider.
General because when you train with PowerWatts we develop the full Power Curve (from 5 sec sprints to long duration endurance powers), we extend your Cadence Spectrum and we develop your overall skill set (focus, gearing, body position, etc.) without overemphasizing any single component.
We suggest that you spend the majority of your training time using the PowerWatts General Specificity training plan. Then if you have a specific goal that is 6-12 weeks away, you can transition to a plan specific to your event. Or, more simply, stick to PW workout 2x per week and make your 3rd workout of the week event specific. For example, to prepare for a 100k Gran Fondo, do 2x PW during the week and a long hilly ride on the weekend.
Can I customize my training plan?
You can customize your training plan by selecting specific workout categories that meet your desired needs. So rather than follow the PowerWatts workout in sequential order, search for a “Sprint” workout or “Endurance” workout if that is what you want to target that day.
Can I look at my data after a workout? Where?
For sure. Connect your PowerWatts Online Account to Strava and TrainingPeaks and all your rides will appear on those platforms.