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Xert Time-to-Exhaustion Field

The Xert Time-to-Exhaustion Field is a VERY Powerful Tool for Managing Power.

 

The Xert Time-to-Exhaustion Field, which I have written about before, is a powerful tool for cyclists who use power. Here’s how I use it.

My upcoming peak is set for a week from now. I’m attempting to break the 5MMP “Breakaway Specialist” value that has been predicted by Xert. When I set my “Time-to-Exhaustion” power right at the 5MMP value, the Garmin can count down to the point where my MPA equals my FTP. If I ride at harder intensities, it will count down faster. If I ride at lesser intensities, the timer won’t move or will move slowly.

Furthermore, there is a “Time-to-Recovery” element that is also quite useful. I have set that to 170 watts, well within my recovery range, and the timer will count down until my MPA reaches “Full” recovery.

I’ll make another video using this field off my bike, so you can watch it in real time.

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Enjoy the Ride!

Xert Breakthrough Programming

Xert Breakthrough Programming – Building a workout to achieve a breakthrough!

 

Today I’m building a workout, first through Excel, then through the Xert Workout Builder, to create 5 by 1-minute intervals, to help me visualize the average power necessary to achieve a breakthrough. I’m trying to program surpassing 356 watts over 5 minutes.

Here’s the link:

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Xert 5MMP

Xert 5MMP – Can I REALLY Achieve A Breakthrough?

I’m just nine days out from my Peak date per Xert. My Xert 5MMP is reading “355”, and it floats between 355 and 357. I rode some 5 minute intervals yesterday and barely broke 302! The Vo2 data is showing that 355 will be a true challenge.

I believe my Xert 5MMP is Achievable, but not as a straight, horizontal average. I’m going to attempt it with my own strategy, which involves “Bank it”, then “Spend it”.

Watch the video and let me know what you think.

Enjoy the ride!

Xert Daily Ditty – Let’s GLANCE at the “Rankings”

Xert Rankings Give You An Idea of Where You Stand Amongst Your Peers

 

After a great weekend of cycling outdoors, I ended up with an unexpected guest (and friends), which led me to a lot of stress and no sleep.

SO, I am sliding the Freshness Feedback bar to the left, WAYYY Left, and I’m looking at different parameters today; namely, “Rankings”.

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Xert Daily Ditty – Using Intensity to Achieve Your Weekly Suggested FOCUS.

In Today’s Xert Daily Ditty, I’m showing how sliding the Freshness Feedback bar changes the suggested workout and intensity, and how the past two days of workouts affected my Weekly FOCUS.

I’m also going to talk about using the Xert TTE-TTR Field to achieve a Suppressed and a Depressed MPA during workouts.

Enjoy the Ride!