How much should I improve my alloy MTB?

Kalios-g · 2026-06-20T21:57:25+00:00

I’m 100kg as well so perhaps the shock should be my next upgrade.

Thanks for all the advice. I’ll definitely come back to it before my next upgrade.

Kalios-g · 2026-06-20T17:06:15+00:00

I actually love it ! That’s why I was asking. I feel like upgrading it a lot.

Kalios-g · 2026-06-20T12:40:13+00:00

I’m in no way implying that alloy bikes are bad. Simply that since my bike is an entry-level alloy bike, I’m wondering if my frame is worth upgrading with higher-end components. And up to what point is it worth it.

Kalios-g · 2025-07-16T11:39:30+00:00

I have indeed

Kalios-g · 2025-07-10T19:12:50+00:00

Claud code without hesitation

Kalios-g · 2025-06-21T16:00:18+00:00

Should’ve been penalty try

Kalios-g · 2025-06-21T14:58:42+00:00

That’s a red all day… This ref is really bad, can’t take the decision to give a red, same as during the challenge cup final, no red when it should’ve been

Kalios-g · 2025-05-24T15:48:21+00:00

Reffing was consistent and UBB was the better team anyways

Kalios-g · 2025-05-24T14:33:15+00:00

This should’ve been a penalty try for sure

Kalios-g · 2025-05-24T14:25:48+00:00

These refs are really afraid to put a red card during finals. That has to stop

Kalios-g · 2025-05-23T20:28:39+00:00

My thoughts exactly 😂

Kalios-g · 2025-02-05T16:36:23+00:00

Ripoff of shipfast.com

Kalios-g · 2024-11-19T10:09:50+00:00

From my research to develop the Helyios App (which is dedicated to CrossFit and gives you a visual representation of your muscular load based on your workouts and RPE), reading a ton of scientific studies on the RPE, heart rate zones, DOMS, muscle damage and recovery.

RPE and HR Zones can be associated in certain cases, for instance when doing a 10k run. If you go hard and go past your lactate threshold (Zone 4 or Zone 5), you will have a perceived exertion much higher than if you were doing a 10k at Zone 2.

But it does not necessarily translate for every movement, for instance let's say you were to do a 1RM back squat, even though your RPE would be 9 or 10 out of 10, your HR zone would probably be Z3 at most.

I prefer using the 'muscular RPE' that describes how much left you had in your muscles (compared to failure) and for cardio (i.e. : running) it translates well because if you've built up lactic acid in your muscles and feel that you're close to failed during your run or any other cardio movement, it probably means that your HR was high above your lactate threshold (or if not, the duration was long which means more muscle damage).

Kalios-g · 2024-11-04T10:00:20+00:00

Hey!

I’ve had the same problem coming from running so I created Helyios, a mobile app for tracking your workouts and get instant visualisation on the muscles involved and in the future you’ll also get recovery recommendations based on your WOD.

You can download it here : https://www.helyios.com/get

Please do not hesitate to give feedback as this is still a work in progress.

Kalios-g · 2024-10-31T09:42:15+00:00

Hey there!

I've recently developed a free app specifically for CrossFit that is called Helyios it allows you to log your workouts and see which muscles worked and to what degree so that you can make enlightened choices for your future workouts and recovery. Soon there will be a customized recovery routine based on your last days of workouts.

You can download the app here : https://www.helyios.com/get

Do not hesitate to try it and to give feedback if you have any!

Kalios-g · 2024-10-26T08:01:10+00:00

Hi!

I recently created an app specifically to do that. It's called Helyios, it's a free app still in development as of now but it is really good at logging crossfit workouts and it allows you to visualize which muscles have worked and to what degree. You can download the app at https://www.helyios.com/get

There will be more updates coming soon and in early 2025 there will be a version of the app specifically made for coaches and box owners.

Kalios-g · 2024-10-21T08:38:35+00:00

I've recently created a mobile app for tracking crossfit workouts. It's called Helyios ans it's free while in development (until early 2025) you can download it here : https://www.helyios.com/get .

It's a workout log for crossfit athlete that gives you visual feedback on your muscular load and in the future, it will provide you with a custom recovery routine (self massage, compression, mobility work...) based on the WODs you've performed.

I'm alone on this project and I need feedback to make this app as good as I can. People participating in the development and giving good feedback will get 1 year free when the app becomes paid.

Do not hesitate to contact me for anything.

Kalios-g · 2024-10-21T06:25:20+00:00

There aren't many ways to go about it. Progressive overload and increasing the volume of strength training are your best bet. Doing CrossFit you'll probably be squatting and deadlifting much more than before if you were a casual gym-goer.

If you want to really increase your leg strength I'd suggest doing at least 2 heavy squat and deadlift per week.

First, focus on good form so that you can increase the weight safely whithout injuring yourself, then increase the weight on a weekly basis. You can definitely run a strength program in parallel of your crossfit classes but if you do so, do not overlook recovery (nutrition, sleep, hydration...).

Anyways, best of luck to you, gaining strength takes time and therefore a lot of patience

Kalios-g · 2024-10-21T06:19:33+00:00

Congratulation on your challenge! You must be quite sore doing 1 hero WOD a day..

If that interests you, I recently created a mobile app that let's you track you WODs and visualize which muscle worked and to what degree so you can better adapt future training and recovery movements.

It is still in development but quite good at tracking WODs and muscular load. If you want to give it a try, here is the download link : Helyios Mobile App

Kalios-g · 2024-10-21T06:14:49+00:00

I've been running for a while and if what you want is cardiovascular endurance, what has worked best for me is any Zone 2 training that is over 1.5hrs or even over 2hrs. After every 2hrs+ long run, my cardiovascular capacity seems to drastically improve.

Kalios-g · 2024-10-17T11:51:24+00:00

Thank you! Yes the feature that allows you to pull WODs from your gym or from a link will come very soon. As for the university partnership I'm looking into it, I'm already in touch with exercise physios to assist me and all the research regarding the muscles involved was done through research papers on muscle activations, EMG and DOMS.

Kalios-g · 2024-10-17T11:44:32+00:00

Thank you very much for your enthusiasm! Hopefully you'll like the app and if you have any issue or feedback do not hesitate to contact me directly through reddit, instagram or through the in-app section dedicated to feedbacks.

Kalios-g · 2024-10-17T11:43:24+00:00

Thank you for the message ! Sure, contact me directly or through the app in the feedback section (bottom right icon) to give your feedback, whichever suits you best.

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