# TrainNow Oversight? \[Feature Request\] **URL:** \ **Category:** TrainerRoad Software\ **Tags:** feature-request\ **Created:** [May 28, 2021, 9:58pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trainnow-oversight-feature-request/59221 "2021-05-28T21:58:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![drafeedie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/drafeedie/32/35457_2.png) [@drafeedie](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/drafeedie)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2021, 9:58pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trainnow-oversight-feature-request/59221/1 "2021-05-28T21:58:19Z")
I’m an engineer and love the idea of using data to suggest a workout for a day that there’s no training plan workout. From what I can see, the algorithm seems to be suggesting workouts based exclusively on past workouts. I’ve received suggestions for very demanding workouts if the most recent workouts were endurance-based. It doesn’t seem like the suggestions look at future workouts. Oftentimes suggesting aggressive workouts the day before a demanding workout is scheduled via my plan. Shouldn’t the algorithm look at what’s scheduled in the next week in addition to recent workouts before suggesting a TrainNow workout? ---
**Author:** ![tfilteau](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tfilteau/32/7746_2.png) [@tfilteau](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/tfilteau)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2021, 10:00pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trainnow-oversight-feature-request/59221/2 "2021-05-28T22:00:42Z")
I thought this too when playing around with it and already having a TR RXed plan. It would be nice feature to have for those of us that would like to be on a low+ or mid+ type plan when we get the extra time for an extra workout. ---
**Author:** ![hubcyclist](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/hubcyclist/32/14363_2.png) [@hubcyclist](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/hubcyclist)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2021, 10:01pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trainnow-oversight-feature-request/59221/3 "2021-05-28T22:01:34Z")
well, the point of trainnow isn’t to look ahead, really, as it’s intended to use when folks don’t have a training plan going. I see what you mean, especially to fill in lower volume plans, but I guess some discretion is required to pick a workout that won’t interfere with future scheduled stuff ---
**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:** [May 28, 2021, 10:02pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trainnow-oversight-feature-request/59221/4 "2021-05-28T22:02:10Z")
TrainNow is not really meant to “work with plans”. It is more an alternative to a training plan, not a supplement. I am looking for the official info and will link when I find it. - This is not “official”, but I think I have a decent summary based upon what they have said on the podcast and here. > [@Losing faith with new TR plans](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/losing-faith-with-new-tr-plans/59027/234): > > TrainNow just looks at your history and offers a workout based on that with a general plan of building fitness. There is no driving factor, no recovery weeks or anything approaching the complexity of a training plan with TN. Training Plans, with or without Adaptive Training, have a very specific aim and progression with a target event or training emphasis driving the entire plan progression. These include loading and recovery weeks, different phases of training that include different workout … ---
**Author:** ![drafeedie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/drafeedie/32/35457_2.png) [@drafeedie](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/drafeedie)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2021, 10:03pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trainnow-oversight-feature-request/59221/5 "2021-05-28T22:03:04Z")
Indeed. I’m on a low volume polarized plan now. I like the low volume as it gives me plenty of room to free ride outdoors on the mountain bike when weather and time allows. The TrainNow is a great feature for coming up with an indoor workout on the days I can’t get out. ---
**Author:** ![tfilteau](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tfilteau/32/7746_2.png) [@tfilteau](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/tfilteau)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2021, 10:06pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trainnow-oversight-feature-request/59221/6 "2021-05-28T22:06:52Z")
@mcneese.chad I found this blog and it actually touches on the fact that TrainNow is meant to supplement low volume plans > **[6 Ways To Benefit From TrainNow's Intelligent Workout Recommendations -...](https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/6-ways-to-benefit-from-trainnows-intelligent-workout-recommendations/)** > > TrainNow helps you quickly choose ideal individual workouts to fit your fitness and schedule. While it doesn’t replace the long-term focus of a training plan, sometimes you need more flexibility, and TrainNow lets you get faster on your terms. How... ---
**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:** [May 28, 2021, 10:09pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trainnow-oversight-feature-request/59221/7 "2021-05-28T22:09:00Z")
Copy that, and good to read. Specifically, I will emphasize this aspect from that section: > **TrainNow’s recommendations don’t consider [periodization](https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/training-periodization-macro-meso-microcycles-of-training/) or long-term goals**, so **you should always prioritize your training plan’s scheduled workouts**. But if you do feel motivated to add an extra workout here or there, TrainNow’s smart suggestions can help you add volume without overdoing it. ---
**Author:** ![tfilteau](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tfilteau/32/7746_2.png) [@tfilteau](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/tfilteau)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2021, 10:11pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trainnow-oversight-feature-request/59221/8 "2021-05-28T22:11:09Z")
I saw that after dropping the link but it is still worth linking. I think once A\*\*\*\*\*\*\* T\*\*\*\*\*\*\* is made live it would possible adjust for the added in volume. ---
**Author:** ![drafeedie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/drafeedie/32/35457_2.png) [@drafeedie](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/drafeedie)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2021, 10:11pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trainnow-oversight-feature-request/59221/9 "2021-05-28T22:11:14Z")
I have used the med/high volume plans in the past but find that I get psychologically locked into the plan and forego opportunities to ride outdoors with friends, etc. The TrainNow feature seemed like a great opportunity to come up with additional rides when the outdoor rides weren’t possible due to time or weather. I wish that TR would consider this enhancement for folks that intentionally pick the low volume plans to allow more freedom day to day while maintaining a structured plan. ---
**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:** [May 28, 2021, 10:13pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trainnow-oversight-feature-request/59221/10 "2021-05-28T22:13:23Z")
> [@drafeedie](#): > > I wish that TR would consider this enhancement for folks that intentionally pick the low volume plans to allow more freedom day to day while maintaining a structured plan. - Sure, and based on that, this should be in the TrainerRoad Software category, with the Feature\_Request tag since you are effectively asking for an enhancement to the app. I will make that change above, and tag @IvyAudrain so she can add it to the list. ---
**Author:** ![Dschlag](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dschlag/32/34530_2.png) [@Dschlag](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Dschlag)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2021, 2:03pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trainnow-oversight-feature-request/59221/11 "2021-05-29T14:03:44Z")
Can’t you just look at train now and pick the endurance ride if you have a hard day tomorrow? The TR training plans have the intensity, you don’t need more, so just use train now for the endurance ride suggestions. ---
**Author:** ![IvyAudrain](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/ivyaudrain/32/47471_2.png) [@IvyAudrain](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/IvyAudrain)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trainnow-oversight-feature-request/59221/12 "2021-06-01T15:38:10Z")
> [@drafeedie](#): > > I wish that TR would consider this enhancement for folks that intentionally pick the low volume plans to allow more freedom day to day while maintaining a structured plan. I think that this request more speaks to improved variation in volumes/within Plan Builder, which is definitely on our radar and something we’re working on! But comprehensively: as Chad also advised, TrainNow isn’t meant to replace a plan or provide insight to long term goals; Plan Builder does that and could be improved upon to meet this need for you! 🕶