August 11, 2025 2 min read
Training hard only takes you so far. Whether you're prepping for a marathon, smashing WODs, or grinding through match after match, your body has limits. Repeating the same movements patterns under load can lead to burnout, injury or stalled progress.
That's where cross-training, especially off-feet conditioning can be a game changer. And for that, nothing beats the Wattbike.
Cross-training involves using alternative exercise methods to support your primary sports goals. For example, a runner might use cycling to build aerobic volume, a footballer might take things off-feet to reduce tendon and joint load, whilst maintaining intensity with sprints. Plus a CrossFitter might use it to support recovery and build endurance. It adds variety, prevents injury and allows you to train more frequently without any added stress to joints. Keeping youconsistent, balanced and progressing.
Not all bikes are made equal, and the Wattbike is in a league of its own when it comes to performance training. Trusted by the top sports teams and performance gyms, it works. Whether you're aiming to run further, have a bigger aerobic base or be able to cope with intensity longer. Here’s why it’s the go-to tool for cross-training:
Aerobic Conditioning - 30–45 min steady zone 2
Ideal for building endurance and adding volume without muscular fatigue. Great between running, field or CrossFit sessions.
Anaerobic Conditioning - 4 x 5 min intervals at zone 4 with 2 min active recovery
Develop that functional threshold power (FTP) and Lactate threshold, increasing these metrics will cross over into any sport allowing you to maximise power output for prolonged periods of time.
This isn't just a piece of cardio equipment, it's structured training with live feedback and zero impact. Wattbike helps you hit your goals and is your personal training partner. Train more often without the fatigue, hitting your goals faster.
Train smart, not just hard.
Head over to wattbike.com to check out our latest Wattbikes to support your training at home.
July 03, 2025 3 min read
Every summer, thousands of amateur cyclists from around the world gather in the French Alps to test themselves on one of the most legendary challenges in the sport of cycling - L’Étape du Tour. It’s not just a sportive. It’s a chance to ride a full mountain stage of the Tour de France, on the same roads, with full support, just like the pros.
Conquering the climbs, altitude, and intensity of L’Étape requires focused, structured training and that's exactly where the Wattbike comes in.
July 01, 2025 3 min read
Pre-season is where foundations are built, where future wins are shaped and where smart teams separate themselves from the pack. For professional teams, this period isn’t just about “getting back to fitness”, it’s a precise window to test, build, condition and optimise. In 2025, this means utilising the most advanced data-driven tools and protocols available.
At Wattbike, we work with elite teams across rugby, football, cycling, and more. Based on real-world use and expert feedback, here’s how the smartest teams are approaching pre-season, on and off their feet.
Find out how some of the top teams across multiple sports use Wattbike to take their pre-season off feet and manage load. Plus, some insights into pre-season sessions that you can try.
June 04, 2025 3 min read
With the NHL Scouting Combine happening this week, it is the final showcase event before the NHL Draft picks on June 27th and 28th. Offering a comprehensive week of interviews, medical evaluations, and of course fitness testing.
A critical component of the combine is the rigorous fitness testing, designed to evaluate each athlete's physical capabilities. Wattbike has been an integral part of this process, providing precise measurements of both aerobic and anaerobic capacities through the VO2 Max and Wingate tests.
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