The Challenges with Training Plans Traditional training methods are primarily focused on the training plan. A training plan is normally a pre-defined series of workouts, almost always structured workouts, that are scheduled on your calendar that you follow, day-to-day, week-to-week. The most effective training plans are designed professionally by an [...]
The Best of Both Worlds Indoor training has evolved significantly, and the integration of Xert with Zwift marks a new era for cyclists seeking to enhance their performance. Xert’s advanced training platform adapts to your unique fitness profile, providing personalized workout recommendations that help you maximize your training efficiency. When [...]
New Concepts in Fitness Planning Over the years, many users have asked about Xert-based training programs. They’ve appreciated the innovative ways we measure fitness but often wonder how to apply this information to improve their performance and prepare for target events. When designing our training planner, we didn’t want to [...]
Never Do An FTP Test - The Sequel With Xert, there's no longer a need for traditional FTP tests. When we first launched this concept it was quite remarkable because athletes often planned and performed specific 'tests' on a regular basis during both training and racing seasons in order to [...]
Baron Biosystems is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Stephen Cheung to the management team as Chief Sport Scientist. “We’re excited and proud to have Dr. Cheung join our company.” says Armando Mastracci, President of Baron Biosystems. “With his deep knowledge of the science behind cycling and other [...]
Cat 3/4 Rider - Pushing his limits Israel is currently racing cat 4 (Waiting for the approval to upgrade to cat 3 ) and 35+ for Tuckahoe Racing p/b Fuji Bikes. Israel has been an Xert user for about one year and has received coaching from Richard Wharton at the [...]
Cat-1 Rider Chaz races Cat 1 for the CycleSport – Specialize Pb Muscle Milk team. Most recently he has raced against the Rally Sport team and even Andrew Talansky. Bike Set-up Specialize Bikes - Rides a variety of sponsor's bikes Garmin 520 Xert Strava Chaz’ use of Xert Chaz has [...]
Hidehiko Sekiのプロフィール 仕事の傍らに趣味でサイクリングやレースを楽しむホビーライダー。日本で最も平均標高の低い県に住んでいるため、登りが苦手だが、スプリントは得意。「内房レーシングクラブ」という地元のクラブチームに所属している。 Hobby rider who enjoys cycling and racing besides work. Because I live in the prefecture with the lowest average altitude in Japan, I am not good at climbing, but I am good at Sprinting. I belong to the local club team "Uchibo Racing Club". バイクセッティング [...]
Xert for Age Group Riders Hans is an ex-triathlete (5xIronman finisher) that turned to cycling after the second child. He now races M-3 in Ontario and rides regularly with Morning Glory Cycling Club. Bike Set-up Xert Bikes Road: Cervelo S3 Triathlon: Cervelo P3 Garmin 510 Strava Hans' Use of Xert [...]
When it comes to road cycling, pro cyclists like Peter Sagan, Greg Van Avermaet and Philippe Gilbert are often seen as the strongest riders in the peloton. They strike fear in everyone around them. They possess incredible power that they can unleash and make it difficult if not impossible for others [...]