So far so good!
Hi! Thought I’d throw my recent experience in to the mix here.
I too have just bought (3 months ago) a smart trainer, a Wahoo Kickr Core to be specific, and am starting my 11th week of Zwifts “Build me up” training plan.
It has definitely got progressively harder, however I have also got progressively stronger.
I was coming out of a few lazy months, I won’t bore you with the details of why that is, but I was not in peak fitness at the start.
I have hugely reduced my outdoor training during theses last 10 weeks, and decided to give Zwift the chance to Build Me Up…so to speak.
I have also done the same ride outside once a week to assess improvements.
The result….I couldn’t be happier!! I’ve got faster and more powerful, almost getting to a point where I feel stronger on the bike than ever before.
I had brief look at other programs when I first got my trainer, and couldn’t handle to cheesy “office worker trying to catch a few hours to ride between making the big bucks” vibe of the Sufferfest videos.
I’ve heard many people don’t enjoy the Zwift set up either, but I find if I throw on a playlist and push my ass off I can be dripping with sweat and gasping for breath on a lot of the programs prescribed.
In summary, my personal experience of the Build Me Up program in Zwift has been awesome. I love targeted training with specific number to have to hit, and I certainly got that from the combo of Zwift and the Wahoo Kickr.
Hope my view and experience of the program helps.
Ride On! (Haha, sorry. Couldn’t help it.)