How to Set Up Strength Training on Your Campus Account

Strength training can be activated from the “More” menu, under the “Resources” tab in your Campus account—but it doesn’t start automatically. You can deactivate it anytime 😊

Here’s how to activate strength training on your account:

Go to your account settings to enable the feature

Set your desired training volume

Indicate what equipment you have available

Choose your preferred training mode

Your program is ready to go—just start!

Key Strength Training Features on Campus

🕐 How long are the strength training sessions?

Depending on your selected settings, Campus offers three session durations:

Short: 20–30 minutes

Medium: 30–45 minutes

Long: 45–60 minutes

📅 When should I schedule my strength sessions?

Short sessions: Can be done before or after a run, ideally around easy endurance runs

Medium sessions: Done on non-running days, ideally the day before or after a run

Long sessions: Reserved for non-running days and require full recovery—avoid after hard runs (difficulty level 3, 4, or 5)

🏋️ What equipment is needed?

You’ll be asked what equipment you have when setting up the feature. Based on your response, exercises will be tailored. No equipment? No worries! Many exercises use just a towel or bodyweight—no excuses 😃

🏔 Is it tailored to road or trail runners?

The strength program is general and suits both road and trail running. If you're looking for trail-specific advice, feel free to ask Nico Trail in the Campus community—he’s there to help 😊

🧩 How does it work if I already have a running goal in progress?

Strength training will integrate gradually into your existing plan—just like the start of a new running plan. There’s no need to sync the two; they work independently.

📈 How many sessions per week are proposed?

Discovery mode: 1 session

Prevention or Mixed mode: 1–2 sessions

Performance mode: 2 sessions

➕ Should I do the exercises on both sides?

Yes—for single-leg and core exercises, make sure to train both sides. You manage the timing during the guided sessions.

🔥 How do I know the required intensity level?

Each session will indicate one of four intensity levels:

Light

Moderate

Intense

Maximal

As with running, you’ll log your RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) after your session. If it feels too hard, adjust the strength settings under the “More” tab in the app.

❌ Can I stop strength training at any time?

Yes, you can pause the feature whenever you want. When paused, your progress halts, and it will restart from the beginning of the cycle when reactivated. Your previous settings will be restored automatically unless you update them.

🎯 What are the objectives of each strength training mode?

Discovery mode: Gently introduces strength training without overwhelming you

Mixed mode: Balances injury prevention and performance; great for beginners

Injury prevention mode: Focuses on tendons/joints; you'll be asked about past injuries to tailor your plan

Performance mode: Improves running efficiency and times while building total-body strength

Is strength training available continuously?

During recovery and taper cycles, strength sessions are removed from your plan. If you activate strength training near these phases, it will pause and resume with your next training cycle.

What if I’m traveling and don’t have equipment?

Currently, sessions aren’t adaptable on-the-fly based on location or constraints. This flexibility is planned for a future update!

Updated on: 16/06/2025