Xert Breakthrough Lab

Scott, Armando and Steve do a deep dive on Magic Buckets in this podcast. How did this "latest thing in training" come to be and why is everyone calling it a "game-changer"? Learn how it works and why it's going to be an essential part of your training from this day forward.

After a bit of a hiatus, we're back with a new season of podcasts. Join Scott, Armando and special guest Steve Neal to learn about Xert's Forecast and Race AI - the only outcome-based training platform available today.

Steve Neal joins the gang to talk about how he uses the capabilities of Xert with his athletes. Learn about some of the unique aspects of Xert from his perspective. Get new insights that will help you with your training or, if you're a coach, help better prepare your athletes for success in competition.

Structured training is essential to reaching your goals but doing workouts that are based on %FTP has its pitfalls. Listen to the gang discuss the limitations of using %FTP and how Xert has addressed these limitations, allowing you to do workouts that are better individualized, more efficient and even do them synchronized with other athletes, a.k.a Xert Group Sessions. Launch the Xert Group Sessions Tutorial: https://www.xertonline.com/tutorial Xert Academy Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/XertAcademyVideos

The Xert crew are joined by a special guest - Andy Blow, founder Precision Hydration. Get expert analysis and advice from both Stephen and Andy as they talk in-depth about heat, sweat rates, proper hydration, fueling and glycogen storage/depletion. Learn how to use Xert charts and datafields to uncover weaknesses and improve your performance.

Training isn't just about doing workouts and following a plan. Sometimes being opportunistic and understanding the goals of training allow you to achieve new levels of fitness you never thought possible. Listen to the Xert gang talk about what it takes to be your best this season.

EBC. Does it stand for anything? What's it all about? Listen to the gang discuss their experiences with head units and bike computers, introduce you to Xert EBC and talk about how it fits into the Xert's future.

After a bit of a hiatus, the gang gets together again to get caught up on everything that's been happening. Listen to their stories about reaching new levels and injury recovery with an added unique perspective of MVDP's performance at Strade Bianche.

Zones are easy to understand but much too cumbersome for the average athlete to use effectively. Xert's Focus Duration simplifies the complex task of understanding how each athlete's fitness is unique, how performance demands differ from one type of ride to another and how to optimize your training to get the most out of your workouts. Join the gang to learn about Focus Duration, this unique Xert feature.

From A.V.Hill to Monod Scherrer to Seiler, the gang talks about the research and how it relates to Xert. Geeky cool. Listen in.

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. Do complete an important survey to help researchers understand how the pandemic has affected your training. Click the following link for the survey: tinyurl.com/y7hcd7ua

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.

Doing SMART workouts with Xert offers an entirely new way to train and improve. Learn about what makes them unique and engaging and also how to do these dynamic and highly personalized workouts different ways. Listen in and make the most out of your time on the trainer.

The crew at Xert talk about how to look back at your past year's performance, things you can do during the off-season and how to make next season your best.

In this week's episode, Scott, Stephen and Armando discuss the Xert Adaptive Training Advisor and how to incorporate the advice it provides into your training. Listen in to find out how the advisor examines your data to present you with recommendations and advice that will help you understand what you'll need to do to improve.

Learn about what makes a great training program and how to train towards a goal. How does Polarized Training work in Xert? The Xert Team talk about training plans and programs, discussing the basic principles of training and what you need to do to ensure you improve.

How do you know how much training you've been doing? Is training just about high and low intensity workouts or are there other factors? How can you avoid or deal with plateaus? Learn about how Xert measures training intensity and volume, creating a new level of precision in understanding your specific training and progression.

What makes a great workout? In this episode, Scott, Stephen and Armando share their experiences doing workouts and discuss how to compare one workout to another, when one is better than another and the unique aspects of Xert's workouts that aren't available in other other training systems.

Listen to a discussion on the various athlete types and how they are used in Xert.

You are more than just your FTP. Listen to Scott, Stephen and Armando chat about this core aspect of Xert and learn what it means and how it is used.

Learn everything there is to know about breakthroughs on Xert.