How to Use the CoachCat App & Frequently Asked Questions

updated November 2024 - the Zwift integration is LIVE!

updated January 2025 - CoachCat can analyze your peak power outputs (instantly)

See release notes here

Welcome to FasCat, your all-in-one training platform! Our new Zwift Integration is now LIVE, making it easier than ever to ride and train indoors. Whether you’re new to structured training or a seasoned athlete, we’ve designed FasCat to be simple, flexible,  effective, and fun.

Below, we’ll walk you through how to get started in 3 easy steps, introduce you to CoachCat, and answer some of our most frequently asked questions.

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Getting Started in 3 Steps

  1. Use the Custom Plan Builder

    • Tell CoachCat your goals, available time, and experience level. The Plan Builder will then create a structured training plan tailored just for you.

  2. Sync Your Device Data

    • Connect your wearables (e.g., Garmin, Apple Watch, Oura, Whoop) and bike computer (Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead & Coros) so your workouts, sleep data, and HRV flow seamlessly into FasCat.

  1. Engage with CoachCat (here is our CoachCat User Guide)

    • Type in the chat box just like you would with a real coach. Ask questions, request adjustments, or simply get motivation. CoachCat is there to help you fine-tune your plan in real time. Tell CoachCat everything you would a human coach - its private so be forthcoming.

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Meet CoachCat

CoachCat is your Coach with 5 main capabilities:

  1. Custom Plan Builder
  2. Instant Workout Analysis
  3. Custom Workout Recommendations - If you don’t have a plan, CoachCat can suggest daily workouts to keep you on track.
  4. Unlimited Instant Training Plan Revisions - Life happens—just let CoachCat know, and get a training plan revision, instantly.
  5. Auto FTP detection because Field Tests suck
Pro Tip: The more you tell CoachCat about your life, training (and ask questions!), fatigue, weather, equipment setup,  the better your responses will be for your plan and your results.  Tell CoachCat everything and more just like you would with a real coach. 

Submit your Feature Requests HERE 🙏

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Q: What wearables are compatible with FasCat?

A: We currently support Whoop, Apple Watch, Oura, Fitbit, Eight Sleep, and any Garmin smartwatch that records sleep & HRV (e.g., Fenix, Forerunner 955).

  • if you are unsure whether your Garmin device records sleep and HRV please check the Garmin website

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Q: Is FasCat compatible with Apple Watch?

A: Yes! 🚀 for sleep and HRV ❤️ (we are working on taking in activity data)

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Q: Can I record an activity on Apple Watch?

A: Not yet, but we are working on this feature

Q: What bike computers are compatible with FasCat?

A: Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead and Coros. We are working on Peloton and others

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Q: May I send my workout to my bike computer?

A: Yes, for Garmin, Wahoo & Hammerhead, Sync your account, and you're good to go

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Q: May I send my workout to Zwift?

A: Yes & we have Rouvy too. Here are the instructions. 

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Q: Do I need a wearable to use FasCat?

A: No. You do not need a wearable to follow a plan + your power data will point the Optimize needle.

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Q: What is the difference between the basic and  the intermediate plans? 

A:

  • Basic Plan: 4–8 hours per week
  • Intermediate Plan: 8–12 hours per week

Tip: More volume typically leads to faster improvements, as long as you recover well. Use FasCat’s Optimize tool to keep an eye on recovery.

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Q: Is Coaching Included?

A: Yes! You get a 30-minute call when you start a trial or subscription, plus unlimited messaging with FasCat Coaches in the app. Just tell us your goals, and we’ll help you create a year-round training approach.

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Q: Can I buy a plan like the way you use to sell plans? 

A: No, we have moved to a subscription-based training app. This allows you to pair multiple plans together like phases of training with our Custom Plan Builder.

 Coaching is included! Plus it allows us to innovate and bring you a complete training solution compared to the static, one-off six week training plans. 

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Q: How do I get help from the FasCat Coaches with my training plan? 

A: After subscribing, click the ⍰ in the upper right of the app. We will reply promptly during normal business hours, M-F 7am -6pm MST.

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Q: Can I use the training plan on Zwift?  

A: Yes! Here are the instructions.

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Q: Can I export my workouts to my bike computer?

A: Yes - you may export to your Garmin, Wahoo and Hammerhead bike computers!

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Q: Do I need a power meter to follow your plan? 

A: Not at all—you can train by heart rate or simply by perceived exertion. Our plans are zone-based, so they work whether you have power, heart rate, or just a timer.

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Q: Do I need a power meter to use FasCat? 

A: No, heart rate alone is fine. We also offer a heart rate-based OTS feature for non-power activities (running, swimming, etc.).

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Q: Does FasCat sync with TrainingPeaks? 

A:  No, we have our own app (including a desktop version) plus direct Zwift integration. Everything you need is right inside FasCat.

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Q: What if I have a question about my plan?

A:  Click the ⍰ in the upper right of the app for all coaching and training plan support questions - we're here to help!

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Q: Which plan should I do?

A: Use the Custom Plan Builder  It’ll design a series of phases tailored to your goals, just like a coach would.

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Q: I have a work trip coming up where I won’t be able to follow the plan. What should I do?

A: Ask CoachCat for an instant plan revision. It will adapt your training around your schedule in seconds.

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Need More Help?

  • Ask CoachCat in the chat box for guidance—CoachCat can handle most training questions automatically.
  • If you want a 2nd opinion from a Human Coach, click the chat box in the upper right of the app.

Enjoy your journey with CoachCat, and remember—we're here to help you train smarter, recover better, and reach your goals faster!