Wahoo SYSTM 9+

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.

You want to crush it? You want to go from zero to a real cyclist? You want to slay the asphalt and chew up the tires of your foes? You want to see your improvements and track your performance in 4DP? Throw out your FTP-based training model and use The Sufferfest app. Pair it with your smart trainer, load up a training plan, and JUST DO WHAT YOU’RE TOLD to get faster, stronger, better, smoother, and more flexible. This is the only app you need. Backed up by world class coaches, trash your Peloton cart and log on. Not only is the investment here a lot less expensive, this app is designed to make you a better cyclist. Period. Motivational videos, real time feedback, adaptive workouts, progress tracking, achievements, challenges, a great forum, and REAL WORLD CLASS COACHES at your fingertips. All backed by science, experience, and PROOF. I am a real user. A proud Sufferlandrian. I can never go back. I will be a Knight of Sufferlandria. New Year’s Day, 2022.

I started from scratch at 40 years old, a month ago and I haven’t looked back. I am already stronger, faster, and have better form.

Maybe you can become a Knight of Sufferlandria. IWBMATTKYT, If you know it, you know it. It’s not a workout, it’s a culture and a lifestyle.

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.