What is Zwift? A Quick Overview | Zwift

Whether you want to race, get fit fast, or just run or ride, Zwift’s got you covered. Choose from more than 1,000 workouts and training plans, hundreds of daily events, as well as countless miles of road.

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Five things you should know about Zwift.

1. Zwift is an app that makes indoor training fun and delivers serious results. You can train, race, or free ride from your home — no matter what time it is. No matter what the weather is doing. Crunched for time? Zwift delivers a fun and efficient workout.
2. To ride on Zwift, you need a bike, a trainer, and a device like a laptop, iPad, AppleTV, or smartphone. If you’re running, you’ll need a treadmill, your favorite sneakers, and a footpod.
3. No matter what sort of ride or run you’re looking for, Zwift has you covered. Want a structured workout? We’ve got plenty. Some are as short as 30 minutes long, so even time-crunched athletes can sneak in a sweat. Want to chase down a goal? Try a customized training plan created by world-class coaches. Our training plans even auto-adjust if life gets in the way, and you miss a workout. If you just want to ride, you can do that too. For longer rides, there are Gran Fondos, multi-stage tours, and more. Want to race? There are competitions at all hours for all abilities. No need to pin on a number or pay an entry fee.
4. Community: Day or night, there are fellow athletes on Zwift, getting after it. Share a Ride On, hop on a wheel, take a pull, or see how your sprint compares.
5. Run! Sure we said it before, but we’ll say it again. Zwift isn’t just cycling. Zwift Run has training plans, group runs, and more.

Zwift is the app that makes indoor training fun. Connecting cyclists and runners around the world, Zwift mixes the intensity of training with the immersive and engaging play of gaming. Ride or run virtual worlds with a community that motivates you at every mile. You'll get faster and stronger and have a blast doing it.

You can become the undisputed king of the mountain, leave your competitors in your wake to become the sprint jersey holder, or simply join your friends for a leisurely run on a Sunday morning.

And you can make fun fast day or night, even if it’s raining, snowing, or just plain awful outside. Got goals? We’ve got a training plan for you that adjusts automatically depending on your schedule. Just want a workout? We have more than a thousand to choose from, or you can build a custom workout.

Just download our app, connect your bike to your indoor trainer, and start your free trial. And if you want to run, you can do that for free. Just download our app, connect your treadmill or cadence tracker, and you’ll be off and Zwifting in no time.

[bryanramey]

Cant believe this is not on the Xbox and Playstation. You know how many people I come across saying well if it was on a console I would do Zwift.

[joyhughes]

It's good being able to use Zwift again. Back in 2018 I was in a 3 day mb event, day 1 I hit a stone obscurely (I remember none of this, it's what I was told), causing me to go head first over my handlebars hitting my head badly suffering severe brain trauma. Fortunately, I am recovering very well and did keep 1 of the Wattbikes I used to have in my Cycling Studio prior to the accident. This sure is a great way to get back in to shape, it's easily days but little and often is what I am aiming for!:) I used to get sooo tired in the past while my body was repairing itself so was simply unable to even get on my Wattbike, but I seemed to have turned that corner, so glad I can now get back on the bike :).

[MNaumann]

The only thing missing is a handbike theme in bike choices. To us disabled cyclists.

[TruthFactsLM]

Was old school indoor rider, movies, music, or watching racing, triathlons, TDF starting back in 1985 , . Got a smart trainer in Dec, by Dec 22th 2023 got on Zwift. 48 days to get my TRON bike . 107 days now on level 53 and love it . Wish I was younger . IT IS GREAT, with my Tony the tigger voice .

[JustinCrediblename]

you guys need to start using Unreal 5 engine and taking 3d photos along with 3d GPS signals in order to create real-world maps.
I just bought a swift-compatible smart trainer and am looking forward to seeing if your app is fun.

[alanbell]

Very verygood, , been training consistently for 1 yr. Pretty much most days, , get wk oht from coach, gone from under 170 ftp to 200. Hopefully get to 250 and over

[JoseMartinez-crmx]

Zwift could make an effort to present its software in several languages

[mockcroc]

Is it possible to use your app / a footpod and a cross trainer for virtual running?

[chileloco]

i wish the gam had better graphics for computers that are capable of running intensive graphics( rtx 2080 ti, 3080 etc...)

[JohnDoeSU]

Hi Zwift-Team, is it planned that you work or are you already working on the compatibility on Samsung Tablets?

[jcbak]

If you aren't using a smart bike, how do you know what resistance to set?

[Iskazi]

I have a Schwinn 270 recumbent bike and Wahoo speed /cadence sensors. Zwift recognizes them but I can’t get my rider to move. Do I need to place the sensors in a certain area. I put cadence sensor on pedal arm and speed sensor inside on the wheel axel.

[useraccount]

Available on PC? Mobile-only apps are frustrating. Not everyone wants to overheat and use their phones all the time. Especially if training for hours.

[Dexter]

Hello, when are ZWIFT programs for ellipticals? with cross-country skiing !!!

[psalmforliberty]

Can Zwift work with an indoor spin bike such as the Proform 500 SPX ?
This is like the Schwinn Spin Bike commonly used.
How would one set it up to work with Zwift ?
Thank You !

[karlosfandango]

Can I use my android phone via wahoo speed and cadence sensors?

[rotzgoof]

What is this for a tablet-standy at the beginning? Product, brand?

[FPChris]

When cycling how do display real-time calories on the hud display?

[brianmckeown]

Now how about fixing the Apple TV 720P issue that is ongoing I will not be purchasing until it’s fixed.

[silvermarines]

What kind of treadmill is that in the video?