Xert Breakthrough Lab

Why do Puncheurs excel at the classics? Do GC contenders on the grand tour have a big or small High Intensity Energy capacity? Listen to Stephen, Armando and Scott discuss the nature of pro cycling through the lens of Xert to understand how racing translates into its concepts and principles.

The Xert gang goes deeper into how MPA and your Fitness Signature work and make sense of your data. Learn how to know when your numbers are dialled-in or whether something might be wrong in your progression and analysis.

It's May and COVID-19 lockdowns are slowly lifting. The gang talks about doing the Ronnestad workout for breakthroughs and about getting back to outdoor training and riding. We also spend time talking about tips and tricks to managing your progression data.

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Many Xerters from around the world are being affected by the growing COVID-19 pandemic. In this podcast, the crew talk about how this may be affecting your training and fitness and things that you may want to do during these difficult times.

The gang answers questions from Xerters in the second q&a podcast, like:

1. Where can I get help with Xert?

2. What is XSSR, how do I use it and how is related to Difficulty Score and Maximal Effort Time?

3. Why do longer intervals feel harder than shorter intervals but I get more XSS for the shorter ones?

4. Why is it hard to see MPA come down at the end of a long ride?

5. Why can't I reach MPA?

6. Where can I find about the XSS that applies to my low, high and peak systems?

7. Why does Xert count all my stops in the calculation of averages?

8. How do I best use the Fitness Planner?

The gang got together to talk about the origins of Xert and what led to its development. Take a trip down memory lane with Armando, Scott and Stephen to find out about the historical events and discoveries that eventually became the foundation of Xert and all its unique features and capabilities.

The gang gets into real-time data using your Garmin Connect IQ data fields. Listen to all the various ways to use these unique data fields and how they are set up. Those that don't have a compatible Garmin will also get an appreciation for what's possible.

What happens if I ignore my training program? What happens if I never miss a workout? When can I just pick my own workout? What about tapering? The Xert gang examines the numbers to help answer these questions. Tune in to understand when you should be paying attention to your training and what you need to do to become your best.

How much training do you do? How much should you do? How much is too much? How much is too little? What are the best intervals to do? To answer these questions, we first have to ask ourselves: How do we measure training?

Recorded with our Xert friends at the Xert Breakthrough Lab offices, Scott, Stephen and Armando answer questions about Xert. Listen in to hear about what users are wanting to know more about.