Episodes 29
Avg. Duration 1h 1m
Activity Sporadic
Since Aug 2019
Latest Episode Mar 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Hosting
feeds.soundcloud.com

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

The Xert Breakthrough Lab Podcast explores all the great new and interesting features of Xert, helping you discover and improve all aspects of your fitness and perform like never before.

Explore Statistics

Recent Episodes

S2E2 - What's all the fuss about Magic Buckets and why is it a game-changer?

Mar 02, 2025 1h

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…

S2E1 - Learn about Training Plans and Prepare for the Upcoming Season

Feb 20, 2025 1h 47m

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…

Episode 27 - Using Xert to Coach Your Athletes

Apr 12, 2022 1h 2m

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…

Episode 26 - The Advantages of Doing Workouts and Sessions in Xert

Feb 09, 2022 1h 5m

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…

Episode 25 - Achieving Best Results During Long and Hot Rides

Jul 15, 2021 1h 8m

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…

Episode 24 - Optimizing Fitness for the Riding and Racing Season

Jun 03, 2021 58m

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…

Episode 23 - What is this Xert EBC thing?

Apr 18, 2021 54m

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…

Episode 22 - Kicking off a New Season with MVDP's Breakthrough at Strade Bianche

Mar 18, 2021 1h

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…

Episode 21 - Making Things Simple by Shifting Paradigms

Nov 06, 2020 1h 8m

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…

Episode 20 - Talking Science

Sep 18, 2020 1h 20m

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.

Episode 19 - Dissecting Pro Racing with Xert

Jul 31, 2020 1h 14m

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…

Episode 18 - What Makes Xert's MPA and Fitness Signature Different - A Deep Dive

Jun 15, 2020 1h 19m

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…

Episode 17 - Post Lockdown Training with Tips and Tricks to Managing Your Progression

May 21, 2020 55m

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…

Episode 16 - Training and Detraining During A Pandemic

Apr 03, 2020 44m

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…

Episode 15 - Question and Answer Session #2

Mar 09, 2020 57m

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…

Episode 14 - The Discoveries Behind Xert

Feb 21, 2020 1h 8m

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…

Episode 13 - An Introduction to Real-time Xert

Feb 10, 2020 57m

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…

Episode 12 - Should I be doing structured workouts? Which ones?

Jan 25, 2020 1h 1m

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…

Episode 11 - Measuring Training - From Hours to Xert's Focus

Jan 12, 2020 59m

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…

Episode 10 - Christmas 2019 Q & A in the XBL with Friends

Dec 18, 2019 1h 10m

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Xert Breakthrough Lab have?

Xert Breakthrough Lab has published 29 episodes since August 2019, covering topics in Health & Fitness.

Is Xert Breakthrough Lab still active?

Xert Breakthrough Lab is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 1h 1m.

How do I contact Xert Breakthrough Lab for sponsorship or guest appearances?

Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for Xert Breakthrough Lab, including email and social media links.

Similar Podcasts