2PEAK is much more than just a training plan. It is an intelligent platform that adapts to you, your goals and your lifestyle. Whether you want to prepare for a race, improve your fitness or simply make your sessions more effective, 2PEAK gives you sophisticated, personalised tools to help you progress step by step.
Recovery battery
To make progress, you need balance. It is not enough to push hard in training. You also have to give your body time to regenerate. Only when load and recovery are in the right balance does your fitness really develop. The 2PEAK recovery battery shows your recovery level in a simple way. After each session, the level drops, indicating accumulated fatigue.
Training with a battery that is not fully charged is part of the process and necessary to improve. What you want to avoid is letting it stay too low for too long. That would mean a higher risk of overload and injury. This is why 2PEAK plans not only the workloads but also the recovery phases. Sometimes you will see only easy sessions in your plan, even if you would have time to do more. The reason is to protect you and to ensure steady progress.
Tip: In the browser version, you can hover over the battery to see how many hours are left until full recovery. And if you feel that the level does not match how you feel, you can adjust it manually. The plan adapts immediately and learns from your feedback.
Training zones
Training zones define different intensity ranges that target specific capabilities of the body. Training with clear zones means you get the most out of every session, because each intensity level produces different adaptations. From active recovery all the way to developing maximal aerobic power.
How to determine your zones
The best way to know your personal zones is a performance test. You enter the results directly into 2PEAK and the system automatically calculates your reference zones. If this is not possible, you can estimate them using your maximum heart rate.
If you already know your zones, you can also enter them manually. In the browser, go to My Training Plan → My Training Zones → Manual entry. In the app, you are guided through the steps directly.
Automatic zones
With 2PEAK, you no longer need to update your training zones manually. The app can do this automatically for both cycling and running. The algorithm analyses your training and race data and continuously adjusts the zones according to your current form. If you improve, the values go up with you. If you go through a lower phase, they are reduced accordingly.
To activate the function, go to My settings → 2PEAK system settings and select automatic calculation. The requirement is at least 15 recent sessions with complete data (uploaded directly or via Garmin, Strava or Coros). This way, your zones remain precise and aligned with your real level, making every workout efficient and targeted.
Performance tests
Training means improving performance. To do that, you first need to know where you currently stand. Performance tests are designed exactly for this purpose. They measure your fitness level in real conditions and update your reference values. In 2PEAK, you can perform specific tests for cycling, running and swimming. They are simple but very effective and can be repeated whenever you want to check your progress.
- Cycling: maximal power (MP) test and time trial to assess aerobic and anaerobic capacity.
- Running: VAM test (maximal aerobic speed) to define your training zones and estimate race times.
- Swimming: CSS test (Critical Swim Speed) to determine your threshold speed and track endurance.
When the Performance test icon appears in your plan, it is an ideal moment to put yourself to the test. You can choose to do one of the tests suggested by 2PEAK, a test from another provider or simply continue with the planned workout. In any case, the algorithm recognises your performance and uses it to adapt your plan. With the tests, however, you get even more detailed and personalised data, which are also useful to define your training zones with greater precision.
Smart Training
Every session in 2PEAK is adapted to your goals. Sometimes, the plan will suggest a Smart Training. These are special sessions designed to work on your weaknesses and move you towards optimal form. You can recognise them by the dedicated icon in the app and the web version.
Smart Trainings are generated when the system identifies an area where you still have room to improve. These sessions can focus on three main aspects:
- VO2 max/Potential – the “engine size”, meaning your maximal capacity to produce aerobic energy.
- Use of potential – how well you actually use this capacity during longer and steadier sessions.
- Endurance – how long you can sustain your performance, or the size of your “fuel tank”.
Depending on the weak point identified, 2PEAK suggests targeted sessions with intensity and duration calibrated for you. Smart Training can also appear as an invitation to perform a performance test or as a pre-race taper session, designed to bring you to the start line fresh and ready.
Multisport
Training across different disciplines has proven benefits for both general health and performance. With 2PEAK, you can integrate multisport into your plan so that cycling, running, swimming and other sports complement each other and make your training more balanced and effective.
The multisport function is available with a Race or Unlimited subscription. Once activated, you can choose from 23 different sports to include in your plan as alternatives or complementary activities. 2PEAK automatically calculates the optimal volume and coordinates the sessions to ensure a balanced overall load.
Training camp
A training camp is an ideal opportunity, especially for non professionals, to dedicate a few days entirely to training and recovery. The goal is not to increase intensity, but to increase volume significantly to stimulate adaptation and improve fat metabolism. To be effective, a camp should last at least 5 days. Ideally between 7 and 14, and it should finish no later than 4–5 weeks before your main race.
The right timing depends on your goals. In the base phase, often in winter, a camp helps develop endurance. Before an important race, it becomes a final stimulus to arrive on the day in top shape. In both cases, volume and recovery are the key variables.
With 2PEAK, you can plan your training camp directly in the browser. Go to Training Plan > Update form > Training camp, enter the dates and the system will automatically calculate the ideal load for you. The plan also takes into account travel days by inserting short acclimatisation or easy sessions, as well as the phases before and after the camp, to guarantee a perfect balance between load and recovery.
Temporary load reduction
Whether it is due to illness, injury or a planned break, every athlete will sooner or later need to reduce training. In some cases, this is not only unavoidable but necessary to protect your health and keep progressing in the long term.
With 2PEAK, you can easily record these breaks and manage your return in an optimal way. In the app, simply go to your personal calendar, click on the + in the top right corner and choose between illness, injury or holidays. In the web browser, you will find the function under Plans > Update form > Temporary load reduction.
You can also enter an estimated return date and choose the most suitable return-to-training strategy. The choice depends on the length of the break and your upcoming goals. If a race is near, a quicker rebuild might be appropriate. If the next goal is still far away, a gentler approach is better. In every case, 2PEAK automatically recalculates the plan to ensure a safe and effective return.
Statistics
2PEAK offers several statistics to help you track your progress. One of the most important is critical power (or critical speed in running). This is the maximum intensity you can sustain for a long time without heading straight into exhaustion. Above this value, your body can still perform some work, but only for a limited duration.
In practice, critical power shows your current performance level and where your strengths and weaknesses lie. 2PEAK calculates this value by analysing your sessions and uses it to define your training zones automatically. This makes your plan even more precise and aligned with your goals, whether you run, ride or swim.
Equipment
In 2PEAK, you can manage your running and cycling equipment directly in your profile. You can add new items, put aside the ones you no longer use, or manually update the mileage if it was not recorded from the beginning. When certain time or distance thresholds are reached, 2PEAK reminds you to check your equipment and, if necessary, replace it. This allows you to monitor wear and always train safely.
Nutrition plan
With 2PEAK, you do not only train your body. You can also manage your nutrition intelligently. The nutrition plan tool helps you calculate your basal metabolic rate, meaning the energy you expend without training, and takes into account your lifestyle and type of daily activity.
You can plan your meals according to your goals and personal needs. In the tool, you can set your dietary preferences, add restrictions on ingredients such as allergies or intolerances and adapt the nutrition plan 100 percent to you.
The nutrition plan also includes weight management. 2PEAK calculates the ideal balance between energy intake and expenditure and supports you in maintaining, losing or gaining weight in a healthy way that fits your training. Training and nutrition then work together to move you towards your goals.
Calculators
2PEAK offers a series of tools to improve training and performance analysis:
- Gear calculator: this tool calculates the gear ratios of your bike and helps you understand what speed you can reach at different cadences and chainring/cassette combinations. It is useful to optimise your gear choice according to your riding style and the terrain.
- Power and speed calculator: this calculator estimates the power needed to maintain a certain speed or, inversely, the speed achievable at a given power. It takes into account factors such as athlete weight, bike characteristics and environmental conditions, helping you to plan and set performance goals.
- Talent Scout: by analysing your answers to a set of questions, this tool identifies your natural talents in cycling, such as a predisposition for sprinting or climbing. It gives you personalised suggestions to develop and make the most of these abilities.
- Mental strength profile: this assessment analyses your psychological resilience and mental strategies during training and racing. Knowing your mental strengths and areas for improvement helps you work on focus, motivation and overall performance.
Using these tools gives you a complete understanding of your physical and mental abilities and allows you to set up more targeted and effective training.
Migros Run
In collaboration with partner app viRACE and Migros, we organise the Migros RUN every week. Every Wednesday, you simply have to run at least 5 km with your GPS watch. The time of your fastest 5 km segment will automatically be added to the ranking.
Among all participants, Migros gives away 10 vouchers worth 50 CHF every week. You can decide whether to participate automatically in the next editions or to sign up individually each time.
Ask an expert
With the UNLIMITED package, you can contact a professional coach for specific questions about your training. You can send one written question per month and receive targeted advice to clarify your doubts and optimise your preparation according to your goals.
Our experts are available in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish and cover all main 2PEAK disciplines. Running, cycling, triathlon and swimming. For technical or system related questions, you will find detailed resources in the Support section and the option to consult a system expert online.