YOUB
Chat-based AI endurance coach for runners, cyclists and triathletes that adjusts a plan from wearable, calendar and feedback data.
Ranked #12 of 19 with an overall score of 3.0/5 (5 of 7 dimensions scored). Visit YOUB. Entry last reviewed 2026-10-13.
Running, Cycling, Triathlon AI level: Conversational AI coach Adaptive plan + chat AI only EUR 35/mo pushes workouts to 0 devices
YOUB is a chat-first AI coach for running, cycling and triathlon. A plan is built in a conversation with the coach and sessions are moved, shortened, replaced or kept based on training data, recovery signals such as HRV and sleep, Google Calendar entries and the athlete's feedback. It reads data from Garmin, Strava, WHOOP, Oura, Polar, Suunto, Wahoo, Apple Health and intervals.icu; sessions are described with structure, intensity and duration, and the vendor site does not state whether planned workouts are pushed to devices. Pricing is a monthly or annual subscription in EUR with a 14-day trial.
Conversational AI coach. An LLM-based coach the athlete talks to in free text; it can explain, negotiate and change the plan, usually on top of a model-driven or rule-based planner. source
What the coach does
Thirteen coaching capabilities as stated by the vendor. ● full, ◐ partial, ○ not offered, ? unverified. Each links to the page that states it.
| Plan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Builds a periodized planBuilds a periodized plan to a goal and date? | ◐ | Plan generated from goal, date, availability and current fitness, with phases. source |
| Precise workout prescriptionHow precise is each session? | ◐ | Interval-level targets (pace, power or HR) executable on a device. source |
| Race preparationRace-specific work, taper, pacing? | ? | unverified |
| Adapt | ||
| Adapts to lifeRe-plans around life? | ● | Missed or moved sessions and availability changes re-flow the plan automatically. source |
| Adapts to fatigueReacts to fatigue and readiness? | ● | Load changes from HRV, sleep, resting HR or subjective feel without the athlete asking. source |
| Handles injury and illnessHandles sick or hurt athletes? | ○ | Pause and return-to-training progression, not just skip. source |
| Relationship | ||
| Post-workout feedbackExplains what a completed session meant? | ● | Per-session analysis referencing the athlete's data and the plan's intent. source |
| ConversationCan the athlete talk to the coach? | ● | Free-text chat that can answer questions and change the plan. source |
| Check-ins and accountabilityDoes it come to you? | ● | Scheduled check-ins, debriefs or reminders initiated by the app. source |
| Human coach in the loopIs a human in the loop? | ○ | A human coach reviews or messages, included or as an add-on. source |
| Beyond endurance | ||
| Strength and mobilityStrength in the plan? | ◐ | Prescribed strength or mobility sessions scheduled alongside endurance work. source |
| Nutrition and fuelingFueling guidance? | ? | unverified |
| Multisport planningOne plan across sports? | ◐ | Balances load across sports in a single plan. source |
Works with
Partners the vendor states support for, by kind. A partner not listed is unverified, not unsupported.
Watches
| Partner | Direction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Garmin (watches / Connect) | reads activities; also reads sleep/HRV Activities plus sleep, recovery and readiness signals where available; workout push to the watch is not stated. | source checked 2026-10-13 |
| Polar | reads activities Listed as a data source only. | source checked 2026-10-13 |
| Suunto | reads activities Listed as a data source only. | source checked 2026-10-13 |
Bike computers
| Partner | Direction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wahoo ELEMNT | reads activities Listed as 'Wahoo' data source; device family not named. | source checked 2026-10-13 |
Training platforms
| Partner | Direction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Strava | reads activities | source checked 2026-10-13 |
| intervals.icu | reads activities Release notes: activities sync in both directions; planned-workout push not stated. | source checked 2026-10-13 |
Wellness and health data
| Partner | Direction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| WHOOP | reads activities; also reads sleep/HRV Sleep, HRV, resting HR and recovery; optional workout import (release notes 1.33). | source checked 2026-10-13 |
| Oura | reads activities; also reads sleep/HRV Health data sync plus optional workout import (release notes 1.33). | source checked 2026-10-13 |
| Apple Health | reads activities Training-history import (release notes 1.33). | source checked 2026-10-13 |
Facts
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web source |
|---|---|
| Languages | DE, EN, FR, IT, ES source |
| Company | YOUB FlexCo source |
| Country | AT source |
| Launched | unverified |
Pricing
| Pricing model | Subscription source |
|---|---|
| Monthly price | EUR 35 source |
| Annual price | unverified |
| Free tier | Free trial source |
| Trial | 14 days source |
- Yearly EUR 29/month billed annually: Unlimited messages with Ben, adaptive training planning, wearable and training data in context, explainable recommendations. source
- Monthly EUR 35/month: Same features as Yearly, billed monthly. source
Scores
1–5 per dimension by the published rubric. Each score links to its evidence. Blank means no public evidence yet.
| Dimension | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plan quality | – | no public evidence yet |
| Adaptation | 4 | Vendor documents automatic re-planning for calendar conflicts and missed sessions, plus HRV, sleep and subjective-feedback triggers; no independent confirmation, so capped at 4. evidence checked 2026-10-13 |
| Workout feedback | 2 | Vendor states sessions have structure, intensity and duration and that the coach gives post-session feedback with data; interval targets in pace/power/HR and device execution are not documented, no independent review. evidence checked 2026-10-13 |
| Coaching relationship | 4 | Vendor documents a chat coach that reaches out proactively, asks follow-up questions, explains decisions and adjusts intervals via chat; no human coach and no independent athlete reports, so capped at 4. evidence checked 2026-10-13 |
| Transparency | 3 | Vendor states each change is explained in chat with reason, risk and alternative and gives a method overview, but thresholds, weighting and the decision algorithm are not disclosed; no independent verification. evidence checked 2026-10-13 |
| Value for money | 2 | EUR 35/month or EUR 29/month billed annually without a human coach is above the mid-market level of comparable adaptive-plan apps (roughly EUR 10-18/month). evidence checked 2026-10-13 |
| Athlete sentiment | – | no public evidence yet |
What athletes say
Independent threads and reviews consulted, titles only; no paraphrase.
- YOUB Training on the App Store (no rating shown yet) (appstore, checked 2026-10-13)
- YOUB on AlternativeTo (no user reviews) (other, checked 2026-10-13)
Common questions
What kind of AI coach is YOUB?
YOUB is classified as "Conversational AI coach": An LLM-based coach the athlete talks to in free text; it can explain, negotiate and change the plan, usually on top of a model-driven or rule-based planner.
Does YOUB include a human coach?
No. YOUB is AI-only according to the vendor.
Does YOUB adapt the plan to fatigue and sleep?
Yes: Load changes from HRV, sleep, resting HR or subjective feel without the athlete asking.
What does YOUB cost?
EUR 35/mo, with a 14-day trial.
Which sports does YOUB coach?
Running, Cycling, Triathlon.
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Vendor sources consulted
- YOUB pricing checked 2026-10-13
- YOUB how it works checked 2026-10-13
- YOUB FAQ checked 2026-10-13
- YOUB cycling coach checked 2026-10-13
- YOUB running coach checked 2026-10-13
- YOUB Strava AI coach checked 2026-10-13
- YOUB AI endurance coach checked 2026-10-13
- YOUB TrainingPeaks alternative (chat adjusts intervals) checked 2026-10-13
- YOUB training plan for busy athletes (missed sessions, calendar) checked 2026-10-13
- YOUB WHOOP training coach (sleep/HRV/RHR inputs) checked 2026-10-13
- YOUB Garmin AI coach (data read from Garmin) checked 2026-10-13
- YOUB triathlon coach checked 2026-10-13
- YOUB MCP integration checked 2026-10-13
- YOUB pricing (EN) checked 2026-10-13