With the new year underway, the idea of exercising outside in the cold and dark is quite challenging.
Luckily for us, hitting your fitness goals has never been easier, thanks to Zwift.
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For those out of the loop, Zwift is an indoor cycling app that makes getting fit more fun and affordable than ever.
Compact, quiet, and downright effective — this always-ready smart bike has taken the cycling world by storm, prompting endorsements from the likes of 11-time World Champion and 6-time Olympic Champion Sir Chris Hoy.
With thousands of workouts, hundreds of kilometres to explore, and a global community of riders to challenge and ride alongside, Zwift is ushering in a new era of home workout tech.
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How does Zwift work for cycling?
Zwift delivers two dedicated indoor set-up for cyclists.
The first option is Zwift Ride, an all-in-one indoor cycling mode that is proving incredibly popular with a lot of new Zwifters.
Containing everything you need to get started, the Zwift Ride offers quick adjustment for multiple riders, has the feel of a real ride and is designed for the home.
With effortless control at your fingertips, you can control Zwift, change gears, steer, and use power-ups, all from your handlebars.
Unlocking the full potential of the Zwift platform, the Zwift Ride delivers an unparalleled home workout experience fit for all riders. Make no mistake this is a serious piece of kit, but at £1199, it’s very competitively priced versus other home workout equipment.
The second option is great if you wish to use your own outdoor bike frame on Zwift. Users simply remove the rear wheel and attach it to a turbo trainer such as the Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One (£449). Now bundled with Zwift Play controllers and the new Zwift Cog for simple installation, you still get the full Zwift experience.
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Why do cyclists love the Zwift app?
Part of the reason cyclists enjoy the Zwift app so much is the sense of community it creates.
Never has it been so simple to connect with friends, join group rides and even tackle epic climbs together.
As well as the social aspect, the Zwift app also offers training for all levels with a diverse selection of courses and thousands of available workouts.
With automatic fitness tracking and flexible training plans, the Zwift app effortlessly tracks your improvement over time, meaning you can continue to strive towards your goals with confidence.
Users are rewarded for their efforts with in-game XP to spend on new levels, in-game rewards and even virtual bikes and gear.
Is the Zwift cycling app free?
To put it simply, the Zwift cycling app is not free. However, it is completely worth it.
When you purchase a subscription with the Zwift app, you unlock a catalogue of unique features to make your cycling and home workouts far more enjoyable.
With the Zwift app you can traverse captivating worlds such as Watopia, endure winding and endless roads, and challenge yourself with stimulating climbs and even professionally curated workouts.
No matter your experience, all levels are covered from beginner to professional, meaning you won’t have to take the easy road (unless you choose to!).
With a stalwart community of one million users, and frequent races that begin every few minutes, you’ll never run out of people to share the true Zwift experience with.
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How much does a Zwift membership cost in the UK?
Zwift offers two separate membership options, and users can pick between annual or monthly paid memberships depending on their preference.
The annual membership is priced at £179.99 per year, meaning you might have to pay everything in one go.
But you also save two months’ worth of membership costs compared to the monthly option.
The annual membership also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee for new subscribers.
The other option is Zwift’s monthly membership.
Priced at £17.99 per year, this option is slightly more expensive than the annual membership but offers more flexibility and a 14-day free trial for new subscribers.
What’s the difference between Zwift and the Zwift Companion App?
Zwift has two apps in circulation, each with different functions and features dedicated to enhancing your experience with the platform.
Firstly, we have Zwift: Indoor Cycling Fitness.
This app is used to start routes in the virtual training world, the training portion itself, and so on.
Next, we have an additional app called Zwift Companion which works in unison with the original app to keep all your information in one place, track current rides, find events, join clubs and manage workouts.
Designed to make Zwifting better, you can use the chat ‘club discussions’ feature to discover like-minded riders from around the world and even embark on group sessions.
The two apps work best when used on separate devices.
For example, if you log into the main app on your tablet and then connect your mobile to Zwift Companion, it will act as a head unit where you can track your live stats, map position and more.
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