Scott Steele

Scott Steele recently graduated with his Master of Science in Applied Health Sciences from Brock University, where he studied under the supervision of Dr. Stephen Cheung. His thesis was centered around applying the Critical Power model to cycling performance. He currently works as a sports scientist for Baron Biosystems, the creators of the Xert analytical platform. He can be reached for questions or comments at [email protected]

High Intensity Interval Training and Time at VO2max

Scott Steele Jan 24, 2023

Interval Training is popular in cycling and many other sports. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) involves short periods of hard efforts separated by low-intensity recoveries. Let’s dig deeper into how these workouts might help your…

Aerobic Threshold & The Talk Test

Scott Steele Dec 20, 2022

Recently, low-intensity training, specifically training below the aerobic threshold, has continued to rise in popularity. How can you quickly and easily estimate your aerobic threshold, without needing to pay for an expensive laboratory…

Hard Intervals: What’s Best For You?

Scott Steele Nov 22, 2022

Like it or not, riding the indoor trainer can allow you to really control your workout and dial in intervals exactly as you want them without the worries of finding ideal terrain or dealing with traffic. So, which intervals should you do…

Cadence Training – Should You Take It For a Spin?

Scott Steele Nov 1, 2022

TOOLBOX: Some of us consider ourselves as “spinners” who generally prefer a higher cadence. Others may consider themselves “grinders”, who generally prefer a slower cadence. Here's a closer look at how cycling cadence affects your speed and…

FASTED Riding: How Eating Less Might Make You Faster

Scott Steele Oct 25, 2022

Having spent my time as an undergraduate studying biochemistry and human metabolism, the idea of "fasted training" remains one of my favorite training tactics nearly 5 years later. This article explains how & why fasted training works,…

How Low Carbohydrates Can Increase Aerobic Capacity: The Glycogen Threshold

Scott Steele Sep 28, 2022

We often discuss concepts like the aerobic threshold, the anaerobic threshold, the lactate threshold, etc. But have you heard of the Glycogen Threshold? To put it simply, low carbs availability in your muscles can serve as strong signals…

Stretching for Post-Ride Recovery

Scott Steele Aug 23, 2022

In today’s toolbox article, I wanted to spend some time focusing on an aspect of our fitness that all too many cyclists neglect: stretching. Since I tend to also neglect that aspect of my fitness, I consulted a good friend of mine, Elise…

Are You Ready to Train?

Scott Steele Aug 2, 2022

As you continue to put in weeks of solid training, you might be finding it difficult to understand when you can keep pushing yourself, or when you need to back off and allow your body to recover.

Overtraining – Fitness on a Knife’s Edge

Scott Steele Jun 28, 2022

We know training is essential to improving fitness and performance, but we often neglect recovery and adaptation. What happens when we get that balance wrong and veer into overtraining?

Strava Segment Hunting with Xert’s Segment Hunter

Scott Steele May 24, 2022

It’s open season… for Strava segments, that is! Segment hunting has become an informal form of competition in its own right. What are ways to become the KOM/QOM, and how can Xert’s Segment Hunter help?

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