Export Workouts to Zwift

Coachbox can export workouts in Zwift-compatible format (.ZWO), allowing you to execute your structured training in Zwift.

How It Works

Zwift uses custom workout files in .ZWO format. Coachbox can export your planned workouts in this format, which you then import into Zwift.

Exporting for Zwift

Step 1: Export the Workout

1. Open the workout you want to use in Zwift
2. Click the Export button
3. Select Zwift (.ZWO) as the format
4. Download the file to your computer

Step 2: Import to Zwift

On Windows:

1. Locate your Zwift folder: Documents\Zwift\Workouts\[Your Zwift ID]
2. Copy the .ZWO file into this folder
3. Restart Zwift if it's running

On Mac:

1. Locate your Zwift folder: Documents/Zwift/Workouts/[Your Zwift ID]
2. Copy the .ZWO file into this folder
3. Restart Zwift if it's running

Step 3: Use in Zwift

1. Open Zwift and log in
2. Go to Training → Custom Workouts
3. Find your imported workout
4. Select it and start riding

What Gets Exported?

Zwift workouts support:

• Power targets - As percentage of FTP
• Cadence targets - RPM recommendations
• Interval structure - Warm-up, work, rest, cool-down
• Text instructions - Coaching cues during the workout

Tips for Zwift Workouts

• Ensure your FTP is set correctly in both Coachbox and Zwift
• Power targets are converted to % of FTP
• Long workouts may be split into segments
• Test the workout import before an important session

Troubleshooting

Workout not appearing in Zwift?

• Check the file is in the correct folder
• Verify the file has the .zwo extension
• Restart Zwift after adding files
• Check for special characters in the filename that might cause issues