VO2Max

4 x tempo with surges

  • Cycling
  • 1h 30mTime
  • 87Stress
  • 0.76Intensity
  • 16Popularity

About this workout

This workout features 4 x 3 minutes at 80% FTP with brief recoveries, designed to push your aerobic ceiling and develop your capacity for those tough climbs or race kicks. Perfect for mid-week training, it balances intensity and endurance, making it an effective staple for boosting your performance in group rides and time trials.

YannickLouwerse

Workout structure

  • 2 min @ 50% (50w)
  • 2 min @ 60% (60w)
  • 2 min @ 70% (70w)
  • 2 min @ 80% (80w)
  • 2 min @ 90% (90w)
  • 2 min @ 40% (40w)
  • 4X
    • 2:30 min @ 80% (80w)
    • Rest 30 sec @ 120% (120w)
  • 10 min @ 40% (40w)
  • 4X
    • 2:45 min @ 80% (80w)
    • Rest 15 sec @ 130% (130w)
  • 10 min @ 40% (40w)
  • 3X
    • 2:30 min @ 80% (80w)
    • Rest 30 sec @ 120% (120w)
  • 10 min @ 40% (40w)
  • 4X
    • 2:30 min @ 80% (80w)
    • Rest 30 sec @ 120% (120w)
  • 3 min @ 40% (40w)