How to Use Zwift | Everything You Need to Know… the Ultimate Zwift Guide!

[@ewanmackenzie6777]

Loved the way you didn't mess around, got straight to the point, a lot of good info in a short video.

[@essex9]

2 years later but you know , best one i have seen yet .

[@JakkakkJannajak-px3yr]

Finally! A perfect video. Well laid out to the point. Like other videos I have seen you did not skip over the important parts because you assumed that we knew what we were doing like you did. I personally am sick of watching ads and boring ass intros to then be forced to skip another video in search of something like this. I know you probably won’t appreciate my comment as much as I appreciate you, but really, thank you so much. You connected perfectly.

[@JourdainColeman]

@@JakkakkJannajak-px3yr thanks man! Glad the video was helpful 👌🏼👍🏼

[@joegoodwill5313]

Thank you. I've watched so many intro to Zwift videos and this one is far and away the best and most useful. Great video in every way.

[@JourdainColeman]

Glad it was helpful! I hope you enjoy your time on Zwift... it can be quite addictive!

[@JustinCrediblename]

Thanks. I was hoping to make my Avatar look like Jabba The Hut, but it seems that I won't be able to do that.

[@JourdainColeman]

hahaha 😂

[@missdgreat9322]

🤣

[@pdbrum48]

This was amazing,iv not been on zwift before and thinking of buying a zwift bike but didn't know what you can do on it,this was really informative and it's made my mind up so thanks 😀

[@nmocini]

Just ordered my Zwift - thank you for putting this detailed video together - lots of great info! Cheers and happy Zwifting!

[@AbdulazizA3]

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[@ewanmackenzie6777]

Great video Jourdain. Loved all the graphics and you sick humor, keep up the good work.

[@Simbostyle]

Great information. Everyday is a school day, and I've learnt a few more bits in Zwift.

[@JourdainColeman]

Hey Simon, glad you enjoyed the video! 👍🏽

[@corriedf]

Super informative and very well organized! Thank you!

[@JourdainColeman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesmckenzie3532]

Glad you brought up the difference between using a dumb trainer vice a smart trainer. I'm looking at a Wahoo Core with an 11 speed cassette. It's going to be fun.

[@papier6244]

Clear and precise ! Really good video !

[@MarvinNeumannOfficial]

This was really really helpful! Thanks for the video. It was fun! :)

[@rideon8610]

I just got a smart trainer, and have just started using zwift! Thanks for this amazing guide!

[@garyoneill8868]

Great explanatory video Jourdain. I'm new to Zwift and this is one of the best videos I've seen for detail for starting anything. Thankyou.

[@JourdainColeman]

Hey Gary, I'm pleased the video was helpful for you. Enjoy zwifting!!

[@christinacooper3954]

Wow! Amazing informative content for the novice. Thank you 🙏

[@AlanCallow]

This is the best Zwift Guide I have seen , I have provided the link to our club members I hope you don't mind

[@JourdainColeman]

I'm pleased you found the video helpful, Alan! More than happy for you to share the link 👍🏽

[@Greatbatch87]

Just bought first road bike and will be buying a turbo trainer asap for winter 😂

[@JourdainColeman]

Good choice!!

[@slydog55]

I have been using a Bowflex C6 bike and all my metrics show up on Zwift, so I guess this could be the fourth option ; )

[@christhomas9823]

Great info and timely as I’ve just bought a second hand smart trainer. The only thing I didn’t see was connecting to a TV. I guess I have to use the screen share option on my iPad.

[@andyneary6448]

Nice one mate, thank you. Turbo arriving today.

[@JourdainColeman]

Hope you are enjoying your turbo!!

[@tony25063190ify]

Quality vid , nice one!😊

[@joel.2513]

Great video, thank you!

[@kreieru1]

Excellent upload, well seasoned video my friend! I'll bite the bullet get a trainer as I look forward to the "fun FTP test 🙃 and group rides.

[@JourdainColeman]

Glad you enjoyed the video! You wont regret the turbo trainer. It takes a little getting used to but once you are up and running, it's a winner. oh, and that FTP test is waiting for you 😁

[@dariusvick1636]

I have a friend who just got a trainer and ZWIFT. This will save me a lot of time and headache from explaining.

[@JourdainColeman]

Thanks Darius, glad the video will be helpful to your friend!

[@jimbojet8728]

Thank you. Really informative as I await the arrival of my new smart trainer.

[@JourdainColeman]

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your trainer!

[@scottmccann4509]

Thanks Jourdain, had a little chuckle at FTP test is fun 😂. Hitting some big numbers /HR in your footage 💪💪...... Thought I was quite experienced in Zwift but even I learnt a few things from watching this, especially the functionality of the companion app during a workout. 👌👍

[@JourdainColeman]

Hey Scott, thanks for the kind words. Good to hear the video was helpful in some way, shape or form. Numbers aren't too bad at the moment. Hopefully after the 12 week plan is complete I'll make some progress. Either way, I'm enjoying the structure.

[@davidlewalski2292]

Great video thank you very much.

[@davehollingworth5537]

Great information. Thank you, really helpful.

[@JourdainColeman]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@sheldonpaul7138]

Very informative. Thank you for sharing

[@JourdainColeman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sheldonpaul7138]

I wanted your advice on connecting devices to zwift. I have an Elite Suito T smart trainer (Early Christmas Gift). I also have rally power meter pedals. I know the smart trainer can do power, cadence and it has algorithms for speed. I saw advice online to use the more accurate power option, which will be the pedals instead of the trainer . I tried to connect the pedals and it does connect for cadence and power, while still using the suito as a controllable trainer while in zwift. The challenge that I am having is that the pedals stay connected but stop generating readings after a while. When using the suito for all power and cadence sources I have no issues. I believe the issue is either the low battery on the pedals or the distance from my laptop to the pedals ( a few feet) . I could be also be doing something wrong. I know there is a difference between the power readings from the pedals and the suito. Do you see any huge disadvantage to just using the suito for all readings and not the power pedals. Just looking for your thoughts on this. Thanks

[@SRK5227]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@JourdainColeman]

Glad to hear it!

[@MiataBRG]

Really helpful video, thank you 👍

[@JourdainColeman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mitchlabrador]

Brilliant video... thanks!

[@JourdainColeman]

Glad it was helpful! 👍🏽

[@erikl.1860]

Great video. Well explained. I use Zwift with the Tax Neo Bike, recently doing mostly workouts. I don’t need the map nor the list of Zwifters on the right of the screen. Is there a way to disable that? Thanks!

[@Croydonjohnny]

Great video!

[@JourdainColeman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mwsaab9]

All the info I need to start - thx. If I don´t have any friends on zwift, how can I join group rides?

[@ВаликСлавинский-е5г]

I have a few questions, how big is the difference between an 800$ and a 3000$ bike in zwift and does it make sense to buy a more expensive bike? And also the difference between a road bike and a gravel bike, how is it all felt in zwift?

[@JourdainColeman]

For Zwift the bike quality really doesn't matter... the main thing is that it's the right size and fit for you. If I had to start from scratch and build a zwift setup I'd get a second hand bike form ebay and a smart Turbo trainer. 👍🏽 - Again, not too much difference on the grave vs road, but quite a few grave bikes have 1 chainring at the front so a few less gears. This won't matter on Erg mode but it will on sim mode. 👍🏽

[@vjseelan]

Thank you , really very informative. I just bought a Wahoo kicker. I already have Garmin edge 530. Any use of the bike computer for the indoor run with Zwift or any other riding app ?

[@cdb_efc9928]

How and where can i take a FTP test?

[@MrShanebizzle]

Thanks!

[@robjones7556]

Very good video thanks. Thinking of joining Zwift by getting a hub one, however there is a lot of advice about trainers but so little about monitors. What is the best way to view your workout. Surely laptop is too small, so if I get a monitor I assume can just run through the laptop. Also what stands can you set the monitor up as I don’t have a desk in my garden building?

[@JourdainColeman]

I used to think about having an elaborate setup but now I simply perch my laptop somewhere and use that. To be honest, after a while having a way to watch a series or YT etc is more important because looking at the virtual world for hours and hours get a little boring

[@financetips]

Thank your for the in depth video and to the point! What is the cheapest and quality smart trainer that is compatible with Zwift? Wahoo seems quite pricey but definitely a quality.

[@JustinCrediblename]

There's the Tacx Flow and the Sportneer Smart Trainer, which are both about $360. The sportneer has way higher wattage and gradiants, as well as pretty accurate power when NOT in the ERG mode. The tacx is presumably more accurate in ERG mode, as well as presumably more reliable.

[@JourdainColeman]

Good answer from Justin For the smart trainer I do like the Kickr core. I know it's expensive but having used it for over a year I would highly recommend (coming form someone who is always looking for the best bang for buck). The Sarris H3 is also good as an entry level but I prefer the Kickr Core. My next video coming out is a 1 year review of the kickr so that may help you

[@cdb_efc9928]

Where can I take a FTP test?

[@pedrovaleira5]

Hi Coleman, thank you for this video. In your opinion do you think I should do the FTP test before the “active offseason plan” or after?

[@JourdainColeman]

To be honest, I would do one before because the Zwift plans are all based on your FTP. Truth be told, I think the Zwift plans are very difficult and hard to keep up with (mainly because you can't skip days). So don't be scared to put your FTP down a little when doing the plan to make sure that you can 1. keep up with the plan and 2. enjoy the process and not feel knackered everyday. I done the Zwift build me up plan, and while I got super fit in that time frame. By the end of it I was pretty burnt out.

[@pedrovaleira5]

@@JourdainColeman Hi Jourdain, First of all thank you very much for your quick reply. I followed your advice and I did the FTP test yesterday following with the active off-season training plan, at the end of it I’ll another FTP test and see if there’s improvement. See you around, take care

[@mentalmarvin]

I love my nokia 3210. It's still working, unlike my newer galaxy!

[@JSC131]

Hi great content can you use the companion app through your tablet as my phone is not compatible.

[@mh-ey4wf]

I just bought Xiaomis indoor bike Yesoul s3, it is cheap option 500 euro for a bike that you can connect to Zwift🎉

[@volleyballftw]

so you can only go faster/slower, your character drives on auto-pilot (-->you are unable to move to the left/right/stire your virtual bike)?

[@chrisrobson2203]

Is there any sound in the Zwift app or is it just video? If there's no sound, does if feel like you're riding in a vaccum? Forgive my ignorance.. I've never tried any of these apps and I'm on the fence trying to sort out getting educated on them. Thanks!

[@JourdainColeman]

Yea, there is in-game sound. Just noises here and there. It's nothing crazy though, it's not trying to replicate the sound of riding outdoors. I normally have music to be honest 👍🏽

[@BlackOnionMission]

Nice one, enjoyed that. My one query would be heart rate "Which doesn't need explaining". Err, I'm afraid it does for me! How is Zwift detecting my heart rate? Surely I need to buy and strap a monitor on?

[@JourdainColeman]

Correct, you need to by a HRM (Hear Rate Monitor). Then Zwift can connect to the HRM. There are plenty on the market... from cheap to expensive. On Zwift they normally a battering from sweat so do look at reviews. 👍🏽

[@BlackOnionMission]

@@JourdainColeman Thank you mate! I'm all set up now, although I haven't got the HRM yet. Got the Van Rysell 100 from Decathlon and have completed my first workout 👌

[@Craig-pw8ce]

Do I have to have the Zwift app on my phone firsty then cast it to my tv ? Or will I smart tv just pick it up through the zwift trainer ?

[@imdabigboinow]

Thanks for the video. I have a Mtb hardtail Nukeproof Scout 290. It utilizes a x1 drivetrain on a 32T chainring, will top end/speed gearing be an issue?

[@rickbarrett505]

That is my question as well. I can't keep up in a group ride or race I am the riding a mountain bike as well. I am thinking that is because of the gearing.

[@m1les7]

Great vid, thank you 🙏 I’m a total noob (not nob!) I for the life of me can’t connect my iPhone to zwift to use it as the controller, send messages etc, do I need the companion app to do this? I’m set up on the tv with Zwift ride and run, I can’t get the companion app on the tv, but can on the phone. Thanks if you can help Great vid, looking forward to more!

[@JourdainColeman]

Yes, you will need the companion app to connect your phone to zwift. It's worth getting, you can do quite a lot on the app 👍🏼

[@m1les7]

@@JourdainColeman brilliant, thanks so much buddy

[@abhishekkatti1387]

Can zwift be connected to decathlon home trainer inride 500?? Please advise

[@milvano1534]

Do you have a sort of cheap option for a off wheel trainer?

[@Camrographer]

Should I get the Zwift branded smart trainer or does it matter?

[@JourdainColeman]

I like Tacx or Wahoo trainers. The Wahoo kickr core for budget (still expensive) and the Tacx Neo 2T if you have a money tree in your garden.

[@Camrographer]

@@JourdainColeman Thanks Lol. I'll have to delve deeper in to Zwift and other apps. For me it's all about having fun, immersion and getting a little exercise in the process. If I knew that I would enjoy x% more with a better trainer I'd just throw it on the Amazon credit card :)

[@jareou]

It can run on a android phone also

[@markdavid801]

Is it true you can mount your phone (companion app) to the bike and use it as a tilt to change lanes?

[@StopaskingformynameYouTube]

No. this is not true. Zwift scrapped this idéa when they figured out they could sell a proprietary, non configurable dedicated controller for a load of money instead of allowing people to do what they want with the things they allready had.

[@christopherreid6972]

Not being IT literate, can you use zwift and garmin Tacx on a apple iPad (10th generation)?

[@JourdainColeman]

I know you can use Zwift on iPad so you should be fine. As long as you can install Zwift on you iPad then you are good to go. The iPad will connect to the Tacx and via bluetooth 👍🏽

[@christopherreid6972]

@@JourdainColeman happy days. Thank you.

[@JourdainColeman]

No problem

[@fkhraldeen7543]

I do not know if this will bee answered but I will ask any way Kan zwift be used free or are there any other alternatives?

[@JourdainColeman]

Zwift has a 14 day free trial but after that... You need to open your wallet. There are other apps that you can use for free, but I do like zwift 👍🏼

[@AbdulazizA3]

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[@raimodevries8731]

Tried it a few times, and after watching this video, still thing Zwift is super lame, not being able to ride real routes. Get Rouvy or Tacx, much more realistic.

[@zhaojunhu-zf3cg]

请问苹果手机可以玩这个游戏吗？

[@lesterroberts1628]

weight doesn't determine your power. Your weight determines your acceleration w/ a known power

[@xanderclaeys4211]

My ftp is 5,5W/kg, what category is this?

[@timotejianpoljak1859]

May i ask what your weight is?

[@Jane-vw5om]

Why is there no avatar that looks anything like me 😮😢 I have thick long hair and all the females have cropped or short thin rat’s tail braids.

[@JourdainColeman]

That's annoying!! 🙃

[@seamydobbsno1]

What the point of keeping everyone together in a meetup, this is the total opposite of immersive which I thought was the point of Zwift.

[@JourdainColeman]

It's an option you can turn on or off. It make sense if you are doing a casual ride with friends. 👍🏼

[@iamj6182]

Whens the next bike vlog

[@JourdainColeman]

Hey Friend! Right now I'm tackling some structure training. That way I'll be in good shape for plenty of rides when the warmer weather hits 👍🏽

[@iamj6182]

@@JourdainColeman nice!! Looking forward to seeing them . Take it easy💪🏽

[@lederppz6202]

I think you mean MacOs

[@PaterErica]

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[@hung0638]

Looks fun but cbf

[@pvfinland]

Good review but Zwift looks childishly video gamey. Anything for grown-ups?

[@Masteroftee]

4:28 William Gates?! Who is William i though he is Bill Gates?

[@JourdainColeman]

His full name is bill 👍🏽

[@Northflares]

Too expensive for what it's! Wake up

[@jamieadams3281]

We ain’t all broke! Wake up

[@Northflares]

@@jamieadams3281 It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.

[@Northflares]

​@@jamieadams3281It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.

[@dordorjuu]

Sidenote. Nokia 3210 was the best

[@kc8563]

Excellent content. Very helpful. Thank you.

[@capri2311]

Great video 🎉