Your body talks. Readiness listens.

JOIN doesn’t expect you to be a machine. After each workout, Readiness checks how you’re really doing - asking you about muscle soreness and fatigue. Based on your feedback, JOIN automatically adapts your training plan when you’re not physically up for your next session.

If you're battling a virus or recovering from a tough effort, Readiness acts like your internal coach, saying: “Let’s wait until you're ready.” It’s how we keep you moving forward without pushing you too far.

Why it pays to listen to your body

Getting back on the bike too soon can set you back more than it helps. Here’s why listening to your body is a performance advantage, not a weakness:

• Training while sick delays recovery. Your immune system is already under stress. Adding physical load can make symptoms worse or drag out your illness.

• Overriding fatigue increases injury risk. Tired muscles and poor coordination are a recipe for poor form, which leads to strains or worse.

• Real progress comes from consistency, not perfection. Pausing for a few days helps protect your long-term training trajectory.

Getting back into training after being sick

So, you’re finally feeling better. What now? Here’s how to ease back in without risking a relapse:

1. Start with honesty. Use Readiness to gauge how you're truly feeling. If fatigue or soreness lingers, wait another day.

2. Don’t jump back to full intensity. Start with a low-intensity ride to test your body. Think “zone 1-2” for 30–60 minutes.

3. Let JOIN guide your return. Once Readiness indicates you’re good to go, JOIN will automatically rebuild your plan - adapting your workload based on your time off.

4. Hydrate, fuel, sleep. Recovery doesn’t end when symptoms stop. Support your return with good nutrition and quality rest.

5. Be patient, not passive. Fitness rebounds quickly when you train smart. A week off won’t derail your season but rushing back might.

JOIN makes the pause part of the plan

At JOIN, we built our platform for real life, where athletes get sick, schedules shift, and bodies need rest. Some days, it's more than fatigue: you're sick or injured and can't train at all. When that happens, JOIN has your back.

When JOIN asks "How did it go today?", simply select "Sick or Injured."

JOIN will then:

• Automatically schedule two rest days

• Adjust your plan accordingly

No stress. No guesswork. Just time to recover and a plan that adapts to your needs. The goal isn't just to train. It's to improve. Even if that means doing nothing today so you can do more tomorrow.

Important:  This article offers general guidance but is not a substitute for medical advice.