Which method is best suited to prepare for an ergometer examination?

Many people struggled with the ergometer, including me. Achieving the required wattage requires a lot of training—but I haven't found the right training plan for me yet. 14 minutes at an increasing intensity up to 225 watts is quite a lot. Are there any tips on what might work best here? What intervals, strength, endurance,…

Build your own mini ergometer for your desk?

Hello dear community, I'm wondering if it's possible to convert a small ergometer or ideally an indoor cycling bike to fit under a desk. Since I have a lot of downtime at the office, I want to use my time wisely and get some exercise. However, a large indoor bike isn't an option, as it…

Leg recovery time?

Hi everyone, I'm currently training for a stress ECG and I'm on the ergometer every day. My load level is 300 watts. I try to simulate this every day, but the problem is, if I can do it for 12 minutes, I won't be able to do it for the next two days. So, to…

Zwift with 250€?

Hello, can anyone tell me if I can buy a Zwift setup for €250? Many videos only recommend very expensive exercise bikes and smart trainers that are compatible with Zwift. I have a mountain bike, an Apple Watch, and an iPad. I'd like to know if there's a very cheap setup for €250? It could…

Is a mechanical ergometer sufficient for Zwift?

I don't know anything about Zwift yet, but I've heard that you can use a standard mechanical ergometer with a speed sensor and an ANT+ dongle. Perhaps someone has experience and can tell me if you can use Zwift with this bike: https://www.ebay.de/itm/194360174467?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=707-127634-2357-0&ssspo =Pp60V4xuS6e&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=31iafwvxsga&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=WHATS_APP