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]

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?

How To Use Short Burst Intervals for Fast Gains

Scott Steele Apr 5, 2022

TOOLBOX: You have a long event coming up in 2022 – that big century or gravel ride. While endurance and aerobic capacity is usually built by long and lower-intensity rides, is that the only way? Can you go short to go long?

Best Ways To Keep Your Cool Training Indoors

Scott Steele Mar 1, 2022

Indoor riding can be highly effective for training, but it’s also highly effective in driving up heat strain. How might this affect your training, and what are some ways to keep yourself cool indoors?

How To Use Heart Rate Variability As Your Training Guide

Scott Steele Feb 22, 2022

The digital era has arrived in many different aspects of our lives. Heart rate variability has become a sexy new measure – here's how it can help your daily training.

Training and the Common Cold or Flu

Scott Steele Feb 1, 2022

As cyclists, we train to feel fit and healthy, yet we can still get knocked down by the common cold or flu. What should we do when we do catch a bug to give ourselves the best chances for a rapid recovery and minimal disruption to our…

How Blood Donation Affects Performance

Scott Steele Nov 23, 2021

Blood – it’s in you to give. Donating blood is a wonderful selfless act to help others. How might you need to adapt your training around your blood donation schedule?

Does Lifting Actually Improve On-Bike Power?

Scott Steele Oct 26, 2021

I am likely not the only cyclist who neglects resistance/strength training into my own training. Let's spend some time talking about the benefits of adding strength training and lifting into your training routine.

Keep on Sprinting Through Your Transition Period

Scott Steele Oct 5, 2021

Last week we discussed keeping sprint work during a transition period can help maintain fitness with little risk for mental fatigue. The same group has just published another study looking at the same idea. What did they find?

Sweat Bomb: How Much Do You Sweat?

Scott Steele Aug 25, 2021

Sweating helps us cool down but also drops our fluid balance. Is it important to figure out your own individual sweat rate, and how might you go about it?

Perfecting the Taper For Better Performance

Scott Steele Jul 27, 2021

Have you ever wondered what a professional cyclist does to compete at the highest level against the best in the world? Or have you wondered what things you should be considering when you prepare for your big events?

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