Offline training software

Oct 8, 15 13:51

Post #1 of 30 (11924 views)

I want some training software that does not require internet connection. The plan is to use at home 'online' and bring it to the firestation for workouts however, I cannot use internet or wifi at work. The programs that I have been interested in are Trainerroad, Cyclops Virtual(since I have the Supermagneto Pro) and/or ZWIFT. Im pretty sure ZWIFT is online specific but I have had a difficult time finding information on other software that is usable with no internet connection. 'Thank You' in advance for useful information.

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Re: Offline training software [COJO] [ In reply to ]

Oct 8, 15 13:56

Post #2 of 30 (11918 views)

You want to import garmin etc... data into this software automatically? If yes, then no idea other than their old and depreciated (in favor of online services) training center. Someone may have a better idea.

If no, use Notepad. Or Word. Or a spreadsheet so you can analyze the data. Or any calendar app if you want this in calendar format. There's probably one already on the computer.

Re: Offline training software [COJO] [ In reply to ]

Oct 8, 15 13:58

Post #3 of 30 (11909 views)

PerfPro is a very good workout app and is (to my knowledge) entirely offline.

Golden Cheetah also has a workout mode that'll work completely offline, and is entirely free.

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Re: Offline training software [Dilbert] [ In reply to ]

Oct 8, 15 15:15

Post #4 of 30 (11876 views)

Apologies for my poorly worded question. Here's my redo...The 'Virtual' training experience really appeals to me. It seems all the really cool ones that show you 'virtually' riding on an actual race course or a pixelated race course require you to be online. Do any of them allow you to download the course to your computer and then set up somewhere with no internet? Allowing me to do a virtual training session with real time metrics and virtually riding a course.

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Re: Offline training software [AHare] [ In reply to ]

Oct 8, 15 15:18

Post #5 of 30 (11874 views)

I'll check into those. I restated my question in the post above because I feel it was worded poorly. It's the virtual training that really interests me. Something that I can take my bike, trainer and computer somewhere that has no internet connection and still do a virtual training session with real-time metrics and the race course on the screen.

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Re: Offline training software [COJO] [ In reply to ]

Oct 8, 15 18:29

Post #6 of 30 (11815 views)

Your fire station doesn't have wifi? Every station in our fire department has wifi. The official work computers are wired to the internet for reports by the city but the wireless network at each station is for private use and we pay for that out of house dues. Do y'all have any rules against setting up a network for private use paid from your house dues?

Re: Offline training software [kbd] [ In reply to ]

Oct 8, 15 19:21

Post #7 of 30 (11787 views)

We have been told not to put in private lines. That was per The City. We are a bit of a sub-culture out here in central Texas. Internet is The Devil!!! and putting in a private wifi system will deface property and potentially complicate the billing process. Atleast thats what we are told.

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Re: Offline training software [COJO] [ In reply to ]

Oct 8, 15 19:31

Post #8 of 30 (11778 views)

Is this not an option? 4G LTE is fast enough.

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Re: Offline training software [COJO] [ In reply to ]

Oct 8, 15 19:34

Post #9 of 30 (11775 views)

You can use Trainer road without an internet connection.

https://www.trainerroad.com/faq

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Oct 8, 15 19:35

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Re: Offline training software [rbuike] [ In reply to ]

Oct 8, 15 19:36

Post #11 of 30 (11774 views)

rbuike wrote:

Is this not an option? 4G LTE is fast enough.

That looks like an option that will cost more data than I want to buy right now.

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Re: Offline training software [COJO] [ In reply to ]

Oct 8, 15 20:35

Post #12 of 30 (11745 views)

Easiest - buy Sufferfest videos and hammer away at them at the fire station. You can view them on a cheap tablet (Amazon Fire $50) if you don't have one.

Re: Offline training software [AHare] [ In reply to ]

philipshambrook

Oct 9, 15 3:48

Post #13 of 30 (11679 views)

AHare wrote:

PerfPro is a very good workout app and is (to my knowledge) entirely offline.

Golden Cheetah also has a workout mode that'll work completely offline, and is entirely free.

PerfPro Studio works entirely offline and has heaps of workout options. Chuck in some videos of real races and have some great training sessions. Add in Sufferfest videos and tit becomes even better. Virtual power etc, etc, etc.

No I don't work for PerfPro but I've been using it for a number of years alone and in a small studio type setting.

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Re: Offline training software [COJO] [ In reply to ]

Oct 9, 15 6:02

Post #14 of 30 (11621 views)

Cycleops virtual will work just fine that way.

You won't be able to upload the workout until you get home but it will be fine otherwise.

Cycleops virtual allows you to download new courses, but once you download it, it is in your local computer and no more internet connection needed.

Re: Offline training software [COJO] [ In reply to ]

Oct 9, 15 6:56

Post #15 of 30 (11593 views)

I think only PerfPro offers that. I do not know about any other that will let you do it. With PerfPro, you can import any previous ride or export ride from Strava, or draw ride in mapmyride and export GPX then ride it offline.

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Re: Offline training software [sebo2000] [ In reply to ]

Oct 9, 15 7:00

Post #16 of 30 (11587 views)

I'm pretty sure that Tacx videos download to an iPad...

Or if you have (or would buy) one of the new FE-C trainers, they can be controlled from a Garmin device.

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Re: Offline training software [COJO] [ In reply to ]

Jun 19, 20 2:35

Post #17 of 30 (6753 views)

Hi I'm bringing this thread back because I need something that also matches the title, but not quite what the op was out for:

I just cancelled my ZWIFT account and need something simple for the occasional indoor ride with my smart trainer during the summer.

Needs:

is free of charge
is offline
runs on Android or iPad or AppleTV
Shows basic stats while riding: Wattage/Heart Rate/RPM/Distance/Time (yeah it needs to make some assumptions to determine speed from watts, but that's fine)
can control trainer resistance at click of a button (simple +/- style erg mode)
supports defining simple workouts with wattage targets
creates a file to upload to strava (ok that part is not offline)

Doesn't need:

Virtual reality or Real-Life footage of landscape
Racing or otherwise interacting with other riders over the internet
Pre-canned training plans (I'm fine setting up simple intervals myself and otherwise riding steady)

Any recommendations?

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Re: Offline training software [flogazo] [ In reply to ]

Jun 19, 20 5:22

Post #18 of 30 (6679 views)

The Wahoo fitness app, does all of those and as far as I'm aware will work with non Wahoo trainers.

Here's the link https://play.google.com/...wahoofitness.fitness

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Re: Offline training software [RLB] [ In reply to ]

Jun 19, 20 5:30

Post #19 of 30 (6674 views)

Cool,
was looking at it already since i actually do have a wahoo kickr core, but wasn't sure it does workouts.
Will try later today
thx

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Re: Offline training software [RLB] [ In reply to ]

Jun 21, 20 9:23

Post #20 of 30 (6464 views)

ok,
so the wahoo-app is good, but as far as I can tell, it doesn't support pre-defining a workout with given durations and wattages.
I have to memorize or write down my program and switch by hand every time...
not ideal.

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Re: Offline training software [flogazo] [ In reply to ]

Jun 21, 20 9:48

Post #21 of 30 (6452 views)

Any of the newer garmin head units can do all that, minus the iPad / Apple TV part.

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Re: Offline training software [Callin'] [ In reply to ]

Jun 21, 20 12:29

Post #22 of 30 (6408 views)

Yeah, unfortunately I think only edge units support that and not my forerunner 945.
[Edit 2021/01: Now my Forerunner 945 recognizes my Kickr and can set wattages or incline, I haven't checked, but I am sure it can therefore also do structured ERG-mode workouts that i create on Garmin Connect]

But I have found something that (on first try) seems pretty perfect. It is technically not free, but a 1-time cost for the app of a couple of Euros is still acceptable for me.
Only available on Android as far as I can tell...
link playstore

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Re: Offline training software [flogazo] [ In reply to ]

Jul 30, 20 9:21

Post #23 of 30 (6024 views)

I've been using ICW for a couple of years. The workout creator is pretty good - I have a ton of 4 x 10 minute, 3 x 15 and 2 x 20 FTPish efforts defined. You need an OTG usb adapter to ANT+ (or native ANT+ support). Picks up my ANT+ candance, HR and runs my Wahoo KickR (2015) perfectly. I bought the PRO versions and coach based training plans - I think total cost was $7 or $8 dollars - (one time fee).

Re: Offline training software [COJO] [ In reply to ]

Jul 30, 20 10:02

Post #24 of 30 (6002 views)

COJO wrote:

Do any of them allow you to download the course to your computer and then set up somewhere with no internet? Allowing me to do a virtual training session with real time metrics and virtually riding a course.

Rouvy, but only in Training Mode. It is still VR but you can not see other rides (obviously). I don't know if it will upload the metrics when you reconnect or not. I've never done truly off line. I used to download the course before I would go into the garage to ride because the wireless signal wasn't good enough to keep up with the graphics, but it was still technically connected.

There is a free trial. You could test it out before you buy.

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Re: Offline training software [flogazo] [ In reply to ]

Jul 30, 20 10:18

Post #25 of 30 (5993 views)

Golden Cheetah has some trainer control features. I use it as a training log, but have never used the workout aspects of it to be able to speak to it's usability.

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