fieldju/maximumtrainer

MaximumTrainer is software that turns your computer into a control center for indoor cycling workouts. Think of it like a digital coach that runs on your PC or Mac, it lets you create training sessions, track your performance, and control compatible indoor cycling equipment like stationary bikes or smart trainers. The software is built using Qt, a framework that makes it possible to create programs that work smoothly across different operating systems. When you run MaximumTrainer, it reads language files from a folder on your computer, which means the app can display instructions and menus in different languages. If you want to add a new language or update an existing one, you'd use a tool called Qt Linguist to edit and prepare those language files. This would appeal to serious cyclists who train indoors, cycling coaches who program workouts for athletes, or fitness enthusiasts who want detailed control over their training sessions. For example, a coach might use it to design interval workouts for a cycling class, or an individual athlete might use it to follow structured training plans while monitoring heart rate, power output, or cadence data from their smart bike. The project is still in active development, the README notes that build instructions and dependency handling could be more polished. Right now, you'd need to have Qt development tools installed on your machine and then compile the software yourself using the project file included in the repository. The creator has plans to improve the setup process to make it easier for others to build and run the software.