TrainingPeaks Introduces Seamless Custom Workout Integration with Apple Watch

BY Benjamin Webster

TrainingPeaks, the premier training app for endurance coaches and athletes, announced a groundbreaking integration with Apple Watch, enabling users to seamlessly transfer structured bike and run workouts from TrainingPeaks directly to the Apple Watch Workout app.

This collaboration merges the well-established effectiveness of personalized training from TrainingPeaks with the robust workout capabilities inherent in Apple Watch.

Dirk Friel, co-founder of TrainingPeaks, expressed the increasing demand for Apple Watch as a training device, stating, “Apple Watch has become an even more in-demand training device for TrainingPeaks athletes. We’ve heard from a lot of users who want to see TrainingPeaks and Apple Watch working more closely together. Specifically, to have their planned TrainingPeaks workouts available within the powerful Apple Watch Workout app.”

With a simple tap, athletes can now effortlessly send their workouts from TrainingPeaks directly to the Apple Watch Workout app, enabling them to follow and complete each step of their training on their device. The Auto Send feature allows users to seamlessly view the upcoming week of workouts from their coach or training plan directly on their watch, streamlining the entire experience.

Friel highlighted the significance of this integration, emphasizing, “This integration with the Apple Watch is not just a technological advancement, it’s a leap forward in making high-quality training accessible and practical for both elite athletes and everyday enthusiasts. It perfectly encapsulates our vision of bringing expert instruction to more athletes through user-friendly technology.”

For TrainingPeaks’ new Custom Workout integration with Apple Watch, users need Apple Watch Series 4 or later running watchOS 10.2, paired with iPhone Xs or later, running iOS 17.2.

Founded in 1999, TrainingPeaks has transformed how athletes and coaches approach endurance sports, evolving into the world’s premier training and coaching platform. Trusted by professional cycling teams like INEOS Grenadiers and EF Easypost, IRONMAN World Champions, and over 30 national governing bodies worldwide, including USA Triathlon, British Cycling, and Triathlon Australia.

While a mainstay for elite athletes, TrainingPeaks is also embraced by everyday active individuals, whether working independently or with a coach. The platform is designed to assist individuals in reaching their full potential, from completing their first 10K to striving for a podium finish at a local triathlon or achieving personal health and fitness goals. TrainingPeaks’ cutting-edge tools empower coaches to be more efficient and precise in their training prescriptions, helping athletes stay motivated and on track.