Want a fun and effective workout that you can do from the comfort of your lounge this winter? Look no further than the Zwift cycling experience.
Keen to hop on the saddle, but don’t have time to pump your bike tyres, plan your route and check the weather? That’s where indoor cycling comes in. It’s a fun, convenient way to exercise that lets you stay in the haven of your own home.
1. It’s fun
Making indoor cycling fun is Zwift, the number one indoor cycling app that offers community powered rides without having to spend a fortune on virtual reality hardware. Plus, Zwift are taking the lead in championing women’s cycling; as the lead sponsor of the Tour De France Femme and with dedicated workouts for pregnancy and postpartum, Zwift constantly works to increase the visibility of women’s sport.
2. It’s never been easier or more affordable
Make no mistake, The Zwift Ride is a premium product, but at £1,199, it’s very affordable compared to other home workout equipment such as smart bikes and treadmills. And with 10 per cent off for Women’s Fitness readers, it’s even better value.
Making indoor cycling feel like the real deal, the Zwift Ride has been designed to closely replicate the feel of a real bike, with easy-to-change gears and endless virtual rides.
Plus, it’s quick to set up, and is super quiet, so no matter how early or late you decide to cycle, you won’t be disrupting anyone’s sleep! Need more convincing to take up indoor cycling? Read on…
3. It boasts plenty of options
These days, indoor cycling is so much more than staring at a blank living room wall.
Instead, you can escape to a hilly mountain track, a tree-laden forest, or the busy city streets (without the traffic!), whilst still staying in the comfort of your own home. The Zwift app lets you choose from a multitude of different routes across 12 virtual worlds. Plus, you don’t have to ride alone – there are group rides starting all day every day, and with a community of over one million Zwifters, you can challenge yourself with races against other riders worldwide. You can even earn in-game rewards, such as Drops (Zwift’s virtual currency) to spend on virtual bikes and gear.
4. It’s ready when you are
When you fancy a ride, an indoor bike is ready and raring to go, making a spontaneous cycle easier than ever. Just throw on your kit and you can get moving. There are no traffic delays or commuter issues, and there’s no exhausting pre-ride set-up.
Plus, for extra comfort and ease, the Zwift Ride allows you to take control of the bike and your screen without ever needing to take your hands off the bars. You can navigate between rides and workouts, whilst also switching between virtual gears so you’re always in the right gear for your chosen terrain. And, if your whole household is keen to get pedalling, the Zwift Ride is easily adjustable to fit a wide range of riders from 5ft to 6ft 6!
5. It’s a highly effective, low impact workout
You don’t need to be pounding the pavements or hammering the gym to fit in a good workout. Instead, an indoor bike offers a convenient, low-impact way to keep fit, placing minimal stress on your muscles and joints. This also makes it a great option for anyone who is recovering from injury.
But, low impact doesn’t necessarily mean easy. Zwift has thousands of workouts to choose from, whether you’re looking for a short 20-minute sprint, a long distance, hill ride or a Baby on Board workout, targeted to new mums. No matter how much time you have or your fitness level, there’s a workout for you. You can even push yourself against your best times for climbs, laps and sprints, tracking your progress on segment leader boards. Zwift also offers training plans which can be tailored to your goals so you continually work towards boosting your fitness. Saddle up!
Women’s Fitness readers can claim an exclusive 10% off The Zwift Ride. Simply copy the code WFZWIFT10 and claim your discount at the Zwift Shop by clicking here.
