# Feature Request: Core Training as part of cycling training plan(s) **URL:** \ **Category:** TrainerRoad Software\ **Tags:** feature-request\ **Created:** [July 23, 2024, 3:58pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/feature-request-core-training-as-part-of-cycling-training-plan-s/94942 "2024-07-23T15:58:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![McFly1967](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcfly1967/32/176131_2.png) [@McFly1967](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/McFly1967)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2024, 3:58pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/feature-request-core-training-as-part-of-cycling-training-plan-s/94942/1 "2024-07-23T15:58:23Z")
I had mentioned this to Keagan B. already via a support chat with him on a different topic, but thought it be useful to also place it here as well: As we know Core training is/or should also be an integral part of the cycling training and is (too) often neglected (me included), I would find it useful, if TR could incorporate Core training into the various adaptive training plans right away to have the right balance between cycling and stability/flexibility training from the beginning. It could be differentiated between beginner /advanced option and also consider the training plan phase (base, build, and so on), so you have a gradual development from pre-season to peak season prep. What do you think? ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/feature-request-core-training-as-part-of-cycling-training-plan-s/94942/2 "2024-07-23T16:15:38Z")
Here are a couple of existing requests that are directly related or tangential. TR reps may consider merging these due to the similarities of some/all as they see fit. > [@Core and off bike workouts implemented into the training plans (Feature Request)](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/core-and-off-bike-workouts-implemented-into-the-training-plans-feature-request/22290): > > Could there be, off bike, core workouts added to the training plans? > [@Adding strength training to calendar (Feature Request)](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/adding-strength-training-to-calendar-feature-request/18349): > > With all the emphasis on strength training on the podcast, I am baffled at why we don’t have a strength option when we add a workout manually. Instead, we have to choose other, then manually name it, then select other again on the dropdown and then put in the notes what we did. Rather time-consuming. Thanks for a great product! Noelani > [@Add strength training to plans](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/add-strength-training-to-plans/91469): > > I can’t see anyone else suggesting this, but it would be an amazing feature to add a toggle button to Plan Builder for Base Phase that added in 2-3 strength sessions that took into account cycling TSS, recovery, and timing (spaced out far enough from your harder cycling sessions). It would also be great for the plan to initially decrease the cycling load for a few weeks as the body gets used to the stress of strength training then maybe ramp back up. The strength workouts don’t need to be fully … ---
**Author:** ![Caro.Gomez-Villafane](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/caro.gomez-villafane/32/129856_2.png) [@Caro.Gomez-Villafane](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Caro.Gomez-Villafane)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/feature-request-core-training-as-part-of-cycling-training-plan-s/94942/3 "2024-07-23T18:08:13Z")
Split this topic on July 23, 2024, 6:08pm UTC 2 posts were merged into an existing topic: [Add strength training to plans](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/add-strength-training-to-plans/91469) ---
**Author:** ![Caro.Gomez-Villafane](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/caro.gomez-villafane/32/129856_2.png) [@Caro.Gomez-Villafane](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Caro.Gomez-Villafane)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/feature-request-core-training-as-part-of-cycling-training-plan-s/94942/4 "2024-07-23T18:10:27Z")
Great feedback @McFly1967! I’ve moved it to the [Add strength training to plans](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/add-strength-training-to-plans/91469) thread 🙂 So, I’ll go ahead and close this one. ---
**Author:** ![Caro.Gomez-Villafane](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/caro.gomez-villafane/32/129856_2.png) [@Caro.Gomez-Villafane](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Caro.Gomez-Villafane)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/feature-request-core-training-as-part-of-cycling-training-plan-s/94942/5 "2024-07-23T18:10:44Z")
Closed on July 23, 2024, 6:10pm UTC