Polar now allows users to automatically sync their training plans and sessions from TrainingPeaks to its ecosystem. TrainingPeaks is a widely used app for coaches and endurance athletes of all levels. This integration facilitates the joint use of both platforms by transferring structured workouts from TrainingPeaks to Polar Flow and then to compatible Polar sports watches.
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By linking their Polar Flow accounts and training peaks, users can directly import their workouts, whether designed by a coach or created independently. These sessions are then available on their Polar watch, which guides them in real time through the different stages, respecting the heart rate zones, speed or power targets defined.
Joonas Rajaniemi, Director of Services at Polar, explain : " Polar devices have long offered the ability to program segmented workouts. This integration with TrainingPeaks, a platform reconglobally, simplifies the transfer of data and training plans. Users automatically receive their sessions on their watch, allowing them to focus on their performance and goals. »
Detailed analysis
Initially available in beta, this feature provides access to the TrainingPeaks library, which includes numerous specialized workouts and comprehensive plans. For users working with more than five training zones, the system adjusts these zones to the five-zone format used by Polar, while maintaining the intended targets.
After each session, data is synced to TrainingPeaks, allowing for detailed performance analysis and progress tracking to adjust plans as needed.
Availability
This integration is compatible with the current range of Polar watches and backward compatible with several previous models, such as the Polar Vantage V and the Polar M430. So, the majority of Polar users can benefit from it.
Users with a TrainingPeaks free or premium account can import their workouts into Polar Flow. Basic features are available to everyone, but some advanced TrainingPeaks options require a premium subscription.
Polar Bonus Packs
Purchasing a new Polar watch includes a 30-day free trial of TrainingPeaks Premium, providing full access to its advanced tools, such as creating personalized workouts and detailed performance analysis.
TrainingPeaks joins Polar's premium partners, including komoot, Strava, adidas Running, Phlex, and Equilab. These collaborations give users access to tools covering planning, performance tracking, routes, and recovery.
