The Abu Dhabi-based indoor training platform has launched a new version that introduces rowing as its third discipline, joining cycling and running. The update also includes a custom workout builder for runners and enhanced anti-cheating measures for competitive events.
MyWhoosh has released version 5.6.0, introducing rowing alongside advanced running workout tools and stronger fair-play controls. The new Rowing Mode expands beyond the company’s existing cycling and running features. According to the Abu Dhabi-based entity, these additions are designed to deliver “meaningful improvements for athletes of all levels.”
Rowing Mode allows athletes to experience immersive indoor rowing sessions within the MyWhoosh ecosystem, complete with detailed performance tracking and virtual environments. This new discipline aligns with MyWhoosh’s multi-sport vision, giving users the flexibility to train, compete, and explore across disciplines on a single platform.
The update also introduces the Custom Workout Builder for Running. Athletes can now create running workouts tailored to their goals, pace, and intensity preferences—allowing runners to move beyond generic sessions and take full ownership of their training.
To ensure riders compete on equal terms and results reflect genuine performance, MyWhoosh has introduced enhanced Fair Play measures for selected events. For eligible races, active heart rate monitoring is now mandatory, whilst a brief reconnection window accommodates temporary signal drops. Event policing can be applied alongside category-based rules, building on MyWhoosh’s existing system
About MyWhoosh
MyWhoosh is a free-to-use virtual cycling and running platform headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, that has emerged as a powerhouse in the digital fitness and esports landscape. As the exclusive partner for the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships (2024–2026), it provides a high-fidelity training environment powered by the Unreal Engine, featuring hyper-realistic recreations of global locations from AlUla to Switzerland.
Unlike its subscription-based competitors, MyWhoosh removes financial barriers to entry while maintaining a rigorous “Verified Racing” ecosystem, including the lucrative Sunday Race Club, which offers one of the largest prize pools in virtual sports. By combining World Tour-level coaching plans with advanced features like virtual shifting and triathlon transitions, MyWhoosh serves as both a premier competitive arena and an accessible fitness tool for millions of athletes worldwide.
