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FAQ

Find your answer to the most common questions asked at Eevvoo. No matter if it concerns training plans, workouts or your personal setup.

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We are Eevvoo. You and me. Together we get the best out of every workout or training plan. No matter your level, background or gender. Come join us and workout together! 

This might sound strange, but in order to help you to reach your goals we need to work together. Sports is a balancing act in which coaches and athletes work together to get the best out of every workout. We need to push you just enough to stay away from injuries but far enough to get a training adaptation for your next workout. We provide the plan, you provide the signs of your body. Those two combined help you adapt to training over time without getting injured. 

We are to help you enjoy your favorite sports as much as possible. We offer workouts and training plans with a wide variety, for all levels and range of goals. There is one that suits you, all you have to do is go for it.

You can find the best suitable training plan or workout for you by sports, level and/or goal. Is your plan or workout missing out in the list of plans we offer, then feel free to contact us to build it for you. Keep in mind that this might take some time.

Everybody can join Eevvoo, or well almost everybody, since we do not provide services in the US and Canada. This is unfortunately due to legal reasons. 

There are four way you can join Eevvoo or one of our clubs. There are several benefits and ways you can join a club.

Freemium Membership

  • Sign up for your Freemium Membership
  • Join all open events
  • Get access to all our club start locations
  • Download all workouts for free
  • 5% Training Plan discount


Basic Membership

300 €/year (billed annually) or 35 €/month (billed monthly)

  • Sign up for your Basic Membership
  • Join open and members only events
  • Download all workouts for free
  • TrainingPeaks basic
  • Unlimited swapping between plans for all levels
  • 14-Day moneyback guarantee
  • Personalized training zones (usually €20)


Pro Membership
420 €/year (billed annully) or 45 €/month (billed monthly)

  • Sign up for your Pro Membership
  • All of Basic Membership perks
  • TrainingPeaks Premium (useally $19,95/month)
  • Drag-and-drop training calendar combined with advanced performance charts


Coach Membership
 1599 €/year (billed annually) or 149 €/month (billed monthly)

  • Fill out the web intake to get started
  • Web intake followed by personal introduction
  • An Annual Training Plan (ATP) based on your personal level and goal(s)
  • Week plans based on your personal activities, level and goal(s)
  • Join open and member only events
  • TrainingPeaks Premium (useally $19,95/month)
  • Drag-and-drop training calendar combined with advanced performance charts

GENERAL TRAINING

To workout is easier than some might think. Get of the coach and start moving. 

Of course you need your basic gear like clothing, shoes, helmet, glasses, goggles and more depending on the sports you favor. However, to get the most out of every workout and have the best time possible during an event it is best to get this specific gear. View the Trainingpeaks compatible device list to easily synchronise your workouts with your watch.

Swimming Training Gear

  • Swimming Watch
    A multi sport watch 
 

Running Training Gear

  • Heart Rate Monitor
    Nearly all running workouts are based on your threshold heart rate since it is the easiest unit to use when you go out for a run. Therefor a heart rate monitor is a must for every runner.
  • GPS Watch
    It is pretty hard to find a watch without GPS nowadays. It really helps you to measure your output during each run. Combined with your heart rate you know your efficiency.
 
Cycling Training Gear
  • Power Meter
    With a power meter for cycling (running is not yet accurate enough) you can measure your output really accurate. And since power is independent from external factors like wind, groups or slopes, it is truly the best option to efficiently do each workout. 
  • Heart Rate Monitor
    Combined your power meter with heart rate monitor and tracking your progress (efficiency) will become clearer and clearer to you.

Besides your gear and device(s) you need to setup your zones. All workouts are build with training zones, since these determine the intensity of each part to keep your threshold values up-to-date. This can be either power, heart rate, speed or feeling (only for starters). These are called units. Between the different units and sports the zone distribution is not equal. It is essential to setup these zones in your Trainingpeaks account.

Each zone is based on your functional threshold, for which you will have to do a test now and then. This is why starters shouldn’t use these zones, but use feeling based zones instead. From this threshold you can calculate your personal zones. You can set them in your training device or if you go for a training plan in Trainingpeaks. 

Running Heart Rate Zones (bpm)

  • Z0: 70 – 84% 
  • Z1: 85 – 89%
  • Z2: 90 – 94%
  • Z3: 95 – 99%
  • Z4: 100 – 102%
  • Z5a: 103 – 106%
  • Z5b: 107 % – max
 

Cycling Power Zones (Watt)

  • Z0: 60 – 70% 
  • Z1: 71 – 83%
  • Z2: 94 – 91%
  • Z3: 92 – 100%
  • Z4: 101 – 108%
  • Z5a: 109 – 115%
  • Z5b: 116% – max
 

Cycling Heart Rate Zones (bpm)

  • Z0: min – 80% 
  • Z1: 81 – 89%
  • Z2: 90 – 93%
  • Z3: 94 – 99%
  • Z4: 100 – 102%
  • Z5a: 103 – 106%
  • Z5b: 107% – max
 

Swimming Speed Zones (min/100m)

  • Zone 0: 75 – 83% 
  • Zone 1: 84 – 91%
  • Zone 2: 92 – 95%
  • Zone 3: 96 – 99%
  • Zone 4: 100 – 102%
  • Zone 5a: 103 – 105%
  • Zone 5b: 106% – max
 

Note: For each device there is a different place to setup the zones. In many occasions you can do so in the app of the brand and push this to your device.

Workouts

Workouts are the basic building blocks of sports. You can do each workout individually or build a plan with them. These are the questions about single workouts.

The quickest way? Find a workout. Read the workout description, get dressed, grab a coffee and head out. Enjoy!!

A better way is to download and sync the workout file to your training device to have beaps telling your when your next block is coming up. Once your workout is synced, get dressed, grab a coffee and head out. Enjoy!!

The most important part of training is to have fun. Secondly it can help you maintain or build your endurance, stamina and fitness. With these two, in this specific order in mind, we have build each workout. We design and do everything with you in mind. If we have the slightest doubt about the fun factor or benefit of a workout we designed and would not like to do the workout ourself, we get back to designing a better, more fun and functional version.

As for the goal of the plan, you can pick one that suits you best. They are designed to help you reach those goals with some fun and balanced workouts.

Within our workout range you can chose from a variety of workouts. You can sort them on you favorite sport, current level or future goal. Within these options you can filter the workouts on duration to suit your needs time wise. 

We advice you to pick a workout that suits your current level best. From here you can decide what you like to do. 

Your health is very important to us. Keep in mind that doing a workout brings along risks and can cause injuries or death in extreme cases. ALWAYS consult your doctor if you have any questions about athletic activity or if you are in doubt about if a workout fits your abilities.

Once you found a suitable workout you have to sign up (new members) or sign in (existing members) to download your workout file(s). Combined with your training device and the brands connection app, you can sync the downloaded workout file to your device and you are set to go!

Note: Every brand has their own way of syncing and it is impossible for us to keep up with every possible way they have setup this process. Find you brands website to find out how to get your workout file onto your personal device.

Every workout, single or in a full training plan, is designed by certified trainers and with you as athlete in mind. 

The workouts are build with a 3 basic blocks.  These basic blocks are present in every training and can be combined with other blocks.

  • Warm Up
    This block helps you to get your body into training mode. Easy riding, low in power or heart rate.
  • Core
    This is the main block and can consist out of one or multiple sets. If multiple sets are in the core, there is always an active part in higher power or heart rate zones. 
  • Cool Down
    The cool down is in the lower heart rate or power zones. This part of the training helps your body to get back to a more comfortable body state and is the start of your recovery from the core block you just finished.

Other examples of blocks present in your workouts might be: Pre Warm Up, Activation, Technique, Recovery, Post Cool Down and more.

TRAINING PLANS

When single workout are put together you will get a full training plan. Within this training plan there is a combination of various workouts to help you get the best training result.

Once you have purchased the plan that suits your need to sign up at Training Peaks. After signing up you add us as your coach and we will hook you up with your training plan starting off at the next Monday. 

  1. Chose
    With a variety of plans for beginner, intermediate, advanced athletes, we will have a perfect training plan for you.
  2. Activate
    Signup at Trainingpeaks™️ for the best analysis of your progress, targeted training zones & more.
  3. Add
    After signup, add our coaches to your account to get started with your chosen plan the next monday.
  4. Start
    Connect your device to Trainingpeaks to automatically sync your workouts and start them by pushing the start button.
 

Note: Would you like to start right away you can purchase the same plan on the Trainingpeaks website too. However we offer you a discount for the delay there is between ordering and getting it into your personal calendar at Trianingpeaks.

The most important part of all our training plans is to have fun. Secondly a plan can help you maintain or build your endurance, stamina and fitness. With these two, in this specific order in mind we build each plans. We design and do everything with you in mind. If we have the slightest doubt about the fun factor of a workout we design and would not do the workout or follow the plan ourself, we get back to designing a better, more fun and functional version.

As for the goal of the plan, you can pick one that suits you best. They are designed to help you reach those goals with some fun and balanced workouts.

A full plan with planned weeks and structured workouts. Pick a plan that suits your level and the your current number training days. This will prevent you from overreaching, as we have seen that a plan brings structure to your weeks. Add to that that this will also mean training more and on a regular basis, which is already an overload for most athletes.

Within our wide range of training plans you should be able to find something that suits your needs. You can sort them on you favorite sport, current level, goal and more. Within these options you can filter the training plans on duration to suit your needs time wise. 

We advice you to pick a training plan that suits your current level best. From here you can decide what you like to do. 

Your health is very important to us. Keep in mind that doing a workout brings along risks and can cause injuries or death in extreme cases. ALWAYS consult your doctor if you have any questions about athletic activity or if you are in doubt about if a workout fits your abilities.

Of course a plan consists of workouts. Each workout has a goal of its own, which adds to the overall goal of the picked plan. To get the most out of your plan the weeks differ over time, have a 3-to-1 ratio of training weeks versus recovery weeks. If you are training towards an event/race there can be more variety in the weeks. Taper weeks may be added. 

We strongly advice you to stick to the workouts and their intensity. For most athletes the structured weeks already creates an overload and adding in more workouts or intensity increases the risk of getting injured.

Over the course of twenty years of coaching and race as a professional athlete one thing stood out for most (95%) of the other athletes. They train too hard. Not just a bit too hard, but way to hard. Therefore most are not able to reach their goals, since that implies training easy for most of the workouts in a plan. For them this just not feels right… So take it easy and spend some time in those lower zones to improve and reach your goals.

During the course of your plan you can always contact us with your questions. Our goal is to reply to you as quick as possible and within 24 hours. Since we provide services in most countries there might be a time difference. 

Cycling Espresso

We, you and me together, organize Cycling Espresso Rides. This means we take care of the following together.

Ride characteristics

  • We make sure there is a no drop policy (no one is left behind)
  • Ride time is set to a maximum of 2,5 hours (specials excluded)
  • We plan rides together for a whole year at the start of the season
  • There is a fixed starting location with good coffee and a place to park your bike safely


Group characteristics

  • Everybody with a helmet and well maintained road bike is welcome
  • Groups are no larger than 18 riders, over 18 we split in groups of max 14 riders each
  • The average speed is set by the group (somewhere between 25-32km/h)
  • A minimum of one group rides with 26-28km/h
  • Accessibility is guaranteed


Safety is our first priority

  • We ride away from hazards but all rides are at your own risk
  • You always follow the instructions of the road captains in charge of the ride
  • Knowing and passing on bicycle signals is part of our policy
  • Wearing a helmet at all times (stops not included ;)) is compulsary
  • Your bike and all it’s parts must be well maintained
  • Registering is mandatory to keep track how rode with us and in case of emergencies

A cycling community where you and I ride together. It is not about the strongest rider or the one with the most expansive bike. Cycling Espresso is about riding with one another in a social way with a no-drop policy.

Before you leave home to join one of our rides you should think of the following

  1. Is your bike in the best possible condition?
  2. Do you have your helmet on your head?
  3. Are you registered for the ride?

It really depends on the city and Cycling Espresso community. It can be a coffee or bicycle shop. As long as they make their coffee by hand on an espresso machine and you can park your bike safely. If this is the case it is the right place to depart. 

Find your community or start your own together with us?

Per community the departure times differ. The easiest way to find out is to look for your community. Isn’t there a Cycling Espresso Community near you? Then feel free to contact us to start one together.

You can always find the ride time in the event for which you register. The duration of an average Cycling Espresso club ride will be somewhere between 2 and 2,5 hours.

In de description of the event for which you registered you can always find the average pace we will ride together. This will be on average somewhere between 26 and 28 km/h. If there are multiple groups speed can vary between the groups. But even then, when someone is have difficulty keeping up we will adapt to his or her pace to keep the group together. If not, a little push in the back could help everybody to keep up.

Every Cycling Espresso ride is based on the principle that we stick together. During an average ride the distance is set to suit all in the group, which means it will be between 50 and 60 kilometers.

Safety is our first priority at Cycling Espresso. So if, for some reason, something happens on the road we always know who joined the ride. Besides that it is always fun to know who joined the rides, this is what connects us. In addition, we use registrations to keep track of our statistics. If you want to know exactly what happens with your data, you can find it here: privacy policy.

Of course you can! We would be delighted if you order one. By doing so you support Cycling Espresso and help us do what we do. And you help us spread Cycling Espresso throughout the world, while riding together in the same outfit. For now there is only one way to get your own kit, this is through our shop

We ride together. Every Cycling Espresso community has a dedicated team of volunteers. These riders are your road captain and lead you along the way. Together with them we, you and I, take care of every ride. Are you a regular Cycling Espresso rider? Than we really hope you support us a little bit extra by ordering your Cycling Espresso kit. Thanks in advance.

No worries, even if you do not feel comfortable to join we are here for you to help you out. We have set up a bunch of trainings to get you fit for the next ride.

With these workouts you can maintain and built your level to feel confident enough to join. There is a basic set of trainings or you can go for a (paid) plan of multiple weeks

Once you feel comfortable to join you need to keep in mind to signup for the rides, bring a well maintained bike and wear a helmet. During the ride we will look out for you and make sure you will get home safely.

There are several ways in which you can contribute to Cycling Espresso.

  1. Order Cycling Espresso kit of some of our merchandise in our shop
  2. Become a road captain in one of the existing communities
  3. Start your own Cycling Espresso club if there is not one near you
  4. Follow us on FacebookX, Strava and Instagram
  5. Share your Cycling Espresso story using #cyclingespresso

Did you say you didn’t like espresso? Or coffee in general? No worries, it might be in our brand’s name, but even when you do not like coffee at all you are still welcome to join. Just feel free to order what ever you like at the start of the ride. It is up to you what energizes you.

Everybody, even if you do not no each other, comes together for our rides through our website. Ride with us in 4 simple steps.

  1. Find your club (or start your own)
  2. Sign up for your club event
  3. Join us on your well maintained bike and with a helmet on your head
  4. Support us by purchasing a Cycling Espresso kit
  5. Share your rides using #CyclingEspresso

It is you. It is me. Together we are Cycling Espresso. Come join us!

A cycling community where you and I ride together. It is not about the strongest rider or the one with the most expansive bike. Cycling Espresso is about riding with one another in a social way with a no-drop policy.

Let’s go together!
Let’s go together!