I’m going to try out xert, I already use zwift and rouvy, but I’d like to know which one you recommend to use with xert, like the advantages of one over the other.
This guide explains options available with Zwift –
The Ultimate Guide to Training with Xert and Zwift – Xert
Rouvy is similar although rather than sync within Xert you would login to the Rouvy app, select Menu, Connected Apps, Xert, Connect, and Authorize the Xert connections.
The three possible modes of operation are:
A) Ride Xert workouts using a Xert player (EBC or Garmin player) and connect power only to Zwift or Rouvy so you can ride around in their worlds.
This retains all SMART workout features since the Xert player controls the workout.
B) Sync WOTD (workout of the day) with Zwift or Rouvy to ride the workout converted to %FTP intervals within those apps.
This means some SMART workouts will have intervals there are easier or harder than they would be on a Xert player but the result meets the strain goal for the day.
C) Pair everything in Zwift, Rouvy, etc. then pair everything except your smart trainer to a Garmin Edge head unit. Then use Xert Magic Bullets to acheive the XSS goal for the day (aka fill the buckets).
This works whether you select a workout or rely on the XSS goal for the day (no workout selected).
I don’t think there is any particular advantage between Zwift and Rouvy. It’s more which platform you prefer the most for entertainment and/or social interaction.
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Well, that was my question, so I now know that using Zwift or Rouvy is the same, it depends on each person’s taste.
I use Rouvy with my Garmin 1040 and magic buckets. Works great and I prefer it over Zwift for the real world videos.
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In rouvy we also have the Forecast AI report?
I am not sure what you mean by Forecast AI report in Rouvy. Forecast AI workouts can be pushed to Rouvy but I do not use it that way. I prefer to use Magic Buckets with free riding in Rouvy to get my daily XSS.
I’m talking about having the report on Strava, even if you’re doing the training on Rouvy, if we have that too.
Like this:
Yes, it will show up but may be dependent on how your connections are configured. I do not connect Rouvy with Strava. I have Rouvy connected to XERT and then I have XERT push my activities to Strava.
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Ok thanks. 