Using WattPlan
- Getting started
WattPlan writes you a training plan, then rebuilds it around the rides you actually do. Setting up takes about ten minutes. Here is what…
- Connecting Garmin, Strava and Wahoo
Connect once and your rides import on their own. Each platform behaves slightly differently.
- Your plan and the Coach
Starting Fitness is where you are now. Target Fitness is the peak the plan reaches before your taper. Ramp is how much Fitness the plan…
- Indoor riding: trainer, power and heart rate
The workout player connects to Bluetooth sensors and shows three chips: Trainer, HR and Power.
- Ride data: Load, Fitness and personal bests
WattPlan reads the file and works out Weighted Power, Intensity, Load and time in each zone. If there is no power, it estimates Load from…
- Account, Premium and billing
Your account is tied to the sign-in you first used: Apple, Google, or email and password. If you are signed in but see an empty dashboard…
W' and pacing
- What is W'bal?
W'bal (W' balance) shows how much of your anaerobic reserve remains at any moment during a ride.
- Understanding W'
W' (pronounced "W prime") is your anaerobic work capacity—the total energy available for efforts above your threshold.
- Reading Your Match Data
After a ride, WattPlan shows your hard efforts as "matches" —a visualization of when you significantly tapped your anaerobic reserves.
- W' Trends
WattPlan tracks your anaerobic metrics over time. Here's how to read the trends and what good progress looks like.
- Complete Guide to W' and Critical Power
You know your FTP. You train with power zones. But have you ever wondered:
- The Science Behind W'bal
This article is for coaches, data enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to understand exactly how the W'bal model works—including its strengths…
Sports science
- Understanding Efficiency Factor (EF)
Efficiency Factor measures how many watts you produce per heartbeat. It's one of the best ways to track aerobic fitness development over…
- Cardiac Decoupling Explained
Cardiac decoupling measures how much your heart rate drifts relative to power during a ride. It's a built-in aerobic fitness test that…
- The Sports Science Agent
WattPlan's Sports Science Agent runs silently behind every ride, analysing your cardiovascular data and tracking meaningful changes in your…
Support
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- Delete your account
In the app under You → Account & data, or by email.