Xert + Zwift Integration – Knowledgebase

Send workouts to Zwift, sync completed rides back to Xert, and keep your training on track.

Best for: Zwifters who want Xert to plan training and Zwift to execute it—while keeping fitness tracking and progression in Xert.

In this guide: How to connect, send workouts to Zwift, sync completed activities back to Xert, Troubleshooting, and FAQs.

Overview

Zwift is a popular indoor training platform for workouts, free rides, group rides, and races. Connecting Zwift to Xert creates a seamless workflow:

Choose or schedule training in Xert
Xert sends your cycling workout to Zwift
Train in Zwift (workout, free ride, group ride, or race)
Zwift syncs the completed activity back to Xert for analysis, progression, and updated recommendations

This lets you combine Xert’s adaptive planning (XATA) or outcome-driven planning (Forecast AI) with Zwift’s immersive training environment.

Connecting Zwift to Xert

Log in to Xert at www.XertOnline.com
Go to Sync → Zwift
Click Connect to Zwift
Sign into Zwift and approve permissions
Confirm Zwift shows as connected in Xert

How to confirm it’s working

Send a workout to Zwift and confirm it appears in Zwift (see next section)
Complete a Zwift activity and confirm it appears in Xert afterward

Integration Features

Automatic Import for New Activities

After you finish a Zwift ride or workout and Zwift uploads it, the activity will sync back to Xert automatically. Sync is usually quick, but may take longer if Zwift services are delayed.

Note: Zwift does not provide a simple “historical sync” to Xert. If you want to import older Zwift rides, the easiest options are:

Sync historical activities via Strava, or

Manually upload .FIT files to Xert

Structured Workouts Sent to Zwift

With Send Scheduled Workouts enabled, Xert can send either your scheduled workout or your Workout of the Day (WOTD) to Zwift.

Where to find your workout in Zwift

Workouts sent from Xert will appear in:

Home → For You, and
Workouts → Custom Workouts → Xert

Important notes

Xert scales workouts using your Xert Fitness Signature, so you don’t need to constantly match Zwift’s FTP setting to Xert.
SMART workouts lose their “smartness” when exported to third-party platforms (including Zwift). Dynamic SMART behavior (e.g., curving targets or fatigue-based completions) is replaced with static intervals based on %FTP when exported.
If you reschedule or change a workout in Xert, re-send it so Zwift reflects the update.

Troubleshooting

My workout isn’t showing up in Zwift

Most commonly, this is a connection issue or the workout wasn’t re-sent.

Fix checklist

Confirm Zwift is Connected in Xert (Sync → Zwift)
Re-send the workout from Xert
Restart Zwift
Check both For You and Workouts → Custom → Xert
If still missing, disconnect/reconnect Zwift in Xert and try again

My Zwift ride isn’t syncing to Xert

Fix checklist

Confirm the activity exists in Zwift and has fully uploaded
Confirm Zwift is still Connected in Xert
Wait a few minutes — occasionally uploads can lag
If still missing, disconnect/reconnect Zwift and try a short test ride
Manually import the .fit file from Zwift, or sync the activity from Strava

Common Questions (FAQ)

Does Xert send workouts to Zwift automatically?

Yes — Xert can send your workout for the day (scheduled workout or WOTD), depending on your settings. If you change or reschedule a workout in Xert, re-send it so Zwift updates.

Where do Xert workouts appear in Zwift?

In the For You carousel and in Workouts → Custom → Xert .

Why do some workouts show "Free Ride" intervals?

Some Xert workouts include intervals intended to be performed without ERG-style control (often used for sprint/all-out efforts). In Zwift, these may appear as Free Ride segments. You will need to use your gears and cadence to control your effort. Unfortunately, Zwift does not show the target power for these intervals.

Related Article: Mixed Mode Workouts

Does this support running workouts?

Zwift can sync running activities back to Xert (if you’ve enabled that), but pushing running workouts from Xert to Zwift is not supported by Zwift’s training API.

How do I disconnect Zwift from Xert?

You can disconnect from Sync → Zwift or from Zwift’s side at zwift.com → Account → Connections.

Related Resources

Xert Integrations Overview
Activity Management in Xert (duplicates, master activity, merging)
Xert + Strava Integration
Xert + Garmin Integration
Magic Buckets overview (Glossary)