AI Coach: how to use chat

Tips for writing prompts

• Be specific: include session length, FTP or target watt ranges, and timing (today, this week, race date).
• Reference data: mention a recent ride, readiness score, or goal so the Coach can align suggestions.
• Ask one clear question at a time; follow up for refinements.

Examples of good vs weak prompts

• Weak: "Help me train faster."
• Better: "I have 6 hours this week and want to raise my 20‑minute power—what should I do over the next 4 weeks?"

Follow‑ups and conversation flow

Treat the Coach like a coach at a coffee stop: ask a question, then refine. You can ask it to:

• Turn a high‑level suggestion into a concrete, scheduled session.
• Convert a recommendation into power targets, heart‑rate ranges, or perceived‑effort cues.
• Summarise why a change was suggested (physiology rationale like recovery load or TSB) without getting jargon‑heavy.

Limits and boundaries

• Network required: the Coach requires the internet to process chat requests.
• Not a medical professional: the Coach gives training and recovery suggestions based on your data; it is not a substitute for medical, clinical, or personalised human coaching where needed.
• No hidden integrations: the Coach only uses data available in your account. If expected rides or metrics are missing, check integrations at /settings/integrations or re‑sync your device.

If you see OAuth or sync errors after connecting an account, the app may report query messages like oauth_failed or whoop_profile_failed—check the Integrations page for status.

Troubleshooting common issues

• Missing rides: ensure your third‑party device or service (Strava, Wahoo, Garmin, WHOOP) is connected and recently synced in Settings → Device Integrations (/settings/integrations).
• Offline errors: open /offline to see which pages and features work from cache. New chat and data syncs require online access.
• Coach feels generic: make prompts more specific (time available, recent rides, target metrics). Mention a recent session by date or include numbers.

Safety, privacy, and data controls

• The Coach uses your profile and account data to personalise replies. For details on what we store and how we handle data, see the privacy policy at /privacy.
• You control account integrations and can disconnect services at /settings/integrations.

Want to learn more?

• For a deeper technical explanation of how the AI Coach fits into adaptive training, see our deep dive: /knowledge-base/how-nplusone-ai-cycling-coach-works.
• For readiness‑focused decisions and the metrics the Coach may reference, see: /knowledge-base/training-readiness-optimize-performance.

Quick checklist before you chat

• Sign in to your account and confirm your profile is complete.
• Confirm device integrations are connected and synced if you want historical ride data included (/settings/integrations).
• Be online—AI Coach requires network access.
• Start with a single, specific question and include numbers or a timeframe.

Use the Coach to get the right next session—the one that keeps progress steady without breaking you. The best question is the one that gets you out the door for the next meaningful ride.