Explanation of the Various Workout Editor "Types"

While creating a workout in the Workout Editor, there are 12 different options for “Type.”

  • warm-up
  • cooldown
  • hr
  • erg
  • slope
  • rest
  • open-ended
  • climb
  • active
  • interval
  • free-ride
  • sfr

I’ve combed through the YouTube channel and some of the types are discussed, such as hr, erg, and slope. However, I can’t find anything about the other types, what they do, and how the trainer will function if that type is selected. For example, during the other types is the trainer in erg mode, resistance mode, etc.

Is there an article or a video that explains all of these types and what to expect if they’re chosen?

Which training editor are you talking about? I’m asking because, as far as I remember, our friend Coach Jack uses different terminology.

Hi, there is no explanation but I will explain here :slight_smile:

  • hr, erg and slope affect how our app works, it will switch modes automatically. This will have HR targets, slope targets or ERG targets. For HR and slope you still need to enter watts target but it’s just visual.

  • warmup-cooldown can work different when using them outdoors, more simplified

  • open ended makes it so you must press lap button in Garmin to move to next interval

  • free ride works in zwift to switch to slope mode

  • the rest are informational

Our workout creator he means.