About Zwift
Zwift turns indoor cycling and treadmill running into a multiplayer virtual experience with structured workouts, racing, and social group rides. Users connect smart trainers or treadmills and ride or run through virtual worlds alongside thousands of other athletes worldwide. The gamification elements, structured training plans, and competitive racing events make indoor training engaging year-round.
What's Great
- ✓Transforms boring indoor training into an engaging virtual multiplayer experience
- ✓Structured training plans for cycling and running with real power targets
- ✓Competitive racing events and group rides add social motivation
- ✓Syncs with smart trainers to automatically adjust resistance during workouts
- ✓Large active community with events happening around the clock
Watch Out For
- !$14.99/month subscription is expensive for a single-sport app
- !Requires a smart trainer or power meter for the full cycling experience
- !Running integration is less mature than the cycling platform
- !Graphics and world design are improving but still feel game-like
Common Use Cases
Cyclist training through winter months on a smart trainer with structured workouts
Runner using a connected treadmill for virtual running events and training plans
Competitive amateur racing against other riders in organized virtual events
Pricing Model
Paid
Paid subscription required. Check the website for current pricing and free trials.
Category
Running & Cardio
GPS tracking, training plans, and social features for runners and cyclists.
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