Thighs Club, the online cycling coaching platform founded by British cyclist Alex Dowsett, has partnered with Humango. The aim of the tie-up is… ‘to offer budget-friendly, AI-powered fitness coaching for cyclists of all abilities.’
Humango x Thighs Club personalised cycling training plans start at US$40/month. Humango adds that its adaptive AI engine customises workouts based on performance data and adjustments in real-time to keep athletes progressing optimally.
The Humango digital training platform provides fully customised workout plans. Hugo, Humango’s virtual coaching assistant… ‘sits at the core of an AI engine that analyses performance metrics, scheduling, preferences and feedback to generate optimised, adaptive training plans in real-time.’
As new data comes in from connected devices and apps after each activity, Hugo adjusts the training plan to keep athletes progressing optimally towards their goals. This allows Humango to deliver personalised and dynamic coaching that evolves as the athlete does.
In addition to the customised training plans, Thighs Club members will gain access to an exclusive online community where they can connect with fellow cyclists as well as Thighs Club’s founding athletes and coaching staff. This private group allows members to share training experiences, motivate one another and access exclusive tips and videos from the pros.
Starting at US$40 per month, Thighs Club & Humango add that they will provide fully customised and adaptive cycling training plans that continually optimise based on performance metrics and feedback.
The partnership aims to make expert-level cycling coaching more accessible… ‘by leveraging Humango’s artificial intelligence engine to deliver personalised training plans and adjustments in real-time, at a fraction of the cost of human coaching.’
Alex Dowsett said “The single hardest barrier to reduce the cost of personalised coaching that I’ve been trying to work out how to change is time.
“I’d coach everyone for free if I could, but I simply cannot give the care I expect from myself to everyone all the time. This is why the cost of a personal coach is high in any walk of life; because it’s ultimately the cost of having someone, an expert’s time.”
He continued, “The easier part of coaching is actually setting the training and periodisation. The hard part, and the part that is most rewarding for athlete and coach is the relationship; working with someone to turn the tide on bad form, overcoming injuries/difficulties, encouraging them back on the bike after a stint away from it, race day strategy, inspiring them to reduce training in periods of fatigue and to be there with them on race day when the goal is achieved.
“We’re expecting Humango, an AI coach, to assist us at Thighs Club Coaching in being able to care for more people, more intensively at a lower cost to everyone.”
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