How to get started with the Wattbike HubUpdated 19 days ago

What is the Wattbike Hub?

The Wattbike Hub is an app and website, which you can download for free and use to measure and optimise your Wattbike training. This guide takes you through your first session, from setting your training zones to reviewing your data.

Before you start

Download the Wattbike Hub app on your phone or tablet and create an account.
Set up your user profile fully including gender, accurate weight and current fitness level.
Enter your existing FTP or MMP if known. If not, you will need to complete a fitness test (see next section). This helps the app to calculate your training zones and means every workout you do is personalised.
Make sure your Wattbike is powered on and nearby.
The app connects to your Wattbike automatically.

Tip: The app will automatically connect to your Wattbike, if you’re in a gym with lots of bikes around, check you’ve connected to the correct one by clicking the number in the top right of the screen.

Your first sessions in 4 steps

Set your training zones. Take the Health Assessment Check fitness test in the app, or enter your MMP or FTP in Settings. The app uses these to calculate your training zones, so every workout is personalised to you. Further information on the Health Assessment test is available here. Find the test in Workouts > Tests.
The training zones that you receive from the test are saved to your Wattbike Hub profile - so every workout and training plan you decide to undertake on your Wattbike will be individually tailored to you and your different training zones. Once you have completed the test, you can proceed with your recommended 12-week training plan, which can be found in Plans > Health & Fitness Plans. We recommend you take the Healthspan Assessment Test (10mins) at the end of this period to see how your fitness is progressing. You would then re-take the Healthspan Check after a period of recovery (min 48hrs).

After testing, you're ready to train!

Choose a workout. Browse the workout library. Workouts vary in length and difficulty, so pick one that suits you, then tap the play icon.
Ride the workout. Press play to start. Aim to match the heart rate, power and cadence targets shown at the top of the screen. Swipe left to see other data views, including your Polar View shape.
For how to pause, stop and save a ride, see How to start and end a Hub app session.
Review your data. When you finish, you'll see a session summary with your key metrics, including time, distance, power and Polar View.

Tip: For a deeper look at your session, log in at hub.wattbike.com. There you can select specific parts of a session and analyse them in detail.

3 ways to improve your performance with the Hub

Pedalling technique: use your Polar View data to measure and improve your pedalling technique.
Training plans: follow a structured plan to build towards a sportive or challenge ride. See How to start/finish a plan within the Wattbike Hub.
Climbing: track your power-to-weight ratio to improve your climbing.

Still need help?

If you have any problems getting started, contact our support team.

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