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ERG mode explained - What is it, how should you train with it, and when should you turn it off?

A close up of a wahoo kickr move indoor trainer.

Let's face it, when dragging yourself to the turbo after a long days work on a weeknight, the last thing many of us want is a puzzle. Time on the indoor trainer is often a chance for us to unwind, get a good suffer session in, or just focus on fitness ahead of the weekend. ERG mode is designed for exactly that.

Setup a session, start pedalling, and the trainer does the thinking in the background. Used well, it’s a brilliant assistant that frees up headspace and keeps training honest. Used blindly though, it can turn good intentions into a slog.

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