ErgVideo™ Training Plans
Custom training plans for ErgVideo are the ultimate method to improve your speed, strength, and stamina. ErgVideo DVDs have been shown to be a robust training system for any Computrainer user. By owning just a few DVDs, you too will get the best return on your investment of time and money for your training goals.
Semi-custom training plans are pre-built by Coach Wharton – the video selection in these plans have been predetermined. Please verify that you own the required videos for your plan before ordering. Once your order has been placed, Coach Wharton will contact you directly with the training plan and any special instructions. Please allow 24 hours for delivery.
Other prepared training programs will be added over time. Check back frequently.
The Ultimate ErgVideo Experience! | |||
| Fully Customized This training plan is custom-built by our USA Cycling Level 2 and 1 Certified Cycling Coaches based on your goals and the ErgVideos you already own. NO ONE knows how to utilize ErgVideo and Computrainer like Online Bike Coach. We have created thousands of plans for hundreds of serious sport and recreational cyclists. We know how to use the software to help you progress and periodize, improve your weak areas, and optimize your strengths. The plan includes 12 weeks of ErgVideo programming, wattage analysis and review, and weekly one-on-one dialogue. Just tell us which ErgVideos you own or would like to purchase, how many days per week you would like to train indoors on your CompuTrainer, and what your long term cycling fitness goals are. | Required ErgVideos™ ErgVideos you currently own or would like to purchase. | Frequency 12 weeks, recommended 3-4 days per week. | $1500 |
6 Weeks VO2/MAP Intervals | |||
| Semi-Customized This is a 6 week program with intervals held two days per week, separated by three days. The ErgVideos required include: The best way to improve your ability to climb short to medium length hills, and to become a stronger cyclist is through a 6 week block of VO2/MAP intervals. It also helps improve your FTP (Functional Threshold Power)! Make sure to tell us which days you want to perform your intervals (i.e. Monday/Thursday, Tuesday/Friday, etc.) | Required ErgVideos™ Intervals MAPHD, Intervals EnduranceHD, Pyramid Intervals, Threshold Test | Frequency 2x/wk for 6 weeks | $100 |
6 Weeks VO2/MAP Intervals 90 minute programs 2x per week | |||
| Semi-Customized This program has a lively mix of intervals and racing simulations that will leave you exhausted but prepared for just about anything. The intervals and efforts focus on improving your speed and strength over 90 minutes, two days per week. Please let us know if you prefer a two day or three day recovery between ErgVideo training days. | Required ErgVideos™ Anaerobic Intervals, Speedway POV OS, Short Intervals 30, Intervals MAP HD, GP Blaineville, Lynn Road Race, Threshold Test | Frequency 2x/wk for 6 weeks | $100 |
Pre-Season Special | |||
| Semi-Customized Tempo, Threshold, and Vo2 training to hold on to what you already have, and build on top of that. | Required ErgVideos™ Threshold Testing, Long Threshold Intervals, MAP Intervals, TempoClub Ride | Frequency 3x/wk for 12 weeks | $600 |
Perfect 40K TT Prep | |||
| Semi-Customized Threshold, Vo2 and Anaerobic Intervals designed to help you handle the stress of a 40K Time Trial over any type of terrain. | Required ErgVideos™ Threshold Testing, Long Threshold Intervals, MAP Intervals, Two Olympic Distance TTs, Four-Man TTT | Frequency 3-4x/wk for 12 weeks | $600 |
Hard for the Hills | |||
| Semi-Customized A 12 week program of Vo2 and Threshold intervals with aggressive wattage progression to get you up and over rolling terrain so you can hang with the leaders and then crack them. | Required ErgVideos™ Threshold Testing, Hill Climb Intervals, Endurance Intervals, Fortress of Solitude, Lake Placid with a Champ | Frequency 2-3x/wk for 12 weeks | $600 |
12 Weeks to Higher Fitness | |||
| Semi-Customized A general 12-week plan designed to help cyclists gain strength, stamina, and speed on the bike. | Required ErgVideos™ Threshold Testing, Long Threshold Intervals, MAP Intervals, Lake Placid with a Champ, Short Intervals | Frequency 2-4x/wk for 12 weeks | $600 |
Prepare for Crit Season | |||
| Semi-Customized Grab some early points, win some primes, and train for the breakaway and final sprint with this series of crits and road race simulations. | Required ErgVideos™ Threshold Testing, MAP Intervals, Short Intervals, Macs Attacks, Italian Festival Gran Prix | Frequency 3-4x/wk for 12 weeks | $600 |
Prepare for Road Racing Season | |||
| Semi-Customized Road racing is full of dynamic power demands. Show up prepared this season with our 12-week program that starts with Vo2 workouts, then moves on to a heavy mix of Anaerobic race simulations, sprints, and hill repeats so you can stay with the break or leave them behind. | Required ErgVideos™ Threshold Testing, MAP Intervals, Motorpacing, GP de Blaineville, Fortress of Solitude, Base 3 Cool Rides | Frequency 2-4x/wk for 12 weeks | $600 |