Threshold

5x8min Threshold

  • Cycling
  • 1h 15mTime
  • 95Stress
  • 0.87Intensity
  • 15Popularity

About this workout

This workout features a classic set of 5x8 minutes at 100% FTP, pushing your aerobic threshold while giving you a solid feel for sustainable power during group rides and time trials. It's a critical session for building the stamina needed to hold your pace when the race heats up or to fend off competitors in a finish-line sprint.

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Workout structure

  • Active 5 min @ 45-60% (45-60w)
  • Active 30 sec @ 90% (90w)
  • Active 2 min @ 60% (60w)
  • Active 30 sec @ 100% (100w)
  • Active 2 min @ 62% (62w)
  • 5X
    • Active 8 min @ 100% (100w)
    • Rest 4 min @ 55% (55w)
  • 5 min @ 55-40% (55-40w)