Tempo

5x15' tempo pyramid

  • Cycling
  • 2h 5mTime
  • 141Stress
  • 0.82Intensity
  • 15Popularity

About this workout

This 5x15' tempo pyramid workout features five segments of 5 minutes at 95% FTP, perfect for building your aerobic durability and preparing for those long climbs or steady group rides. It's a classic mid-week staple that balances intensity with manageable fatigue, making it an ideal choice for time-pressed cyclists looking to boost their sub-threshold endurance.

Wojciech Komendera

Workout structure

  • 5 min @ 55% (55w)
  • 5X
    • 5 min @ 90% (90w)
    • 5 min @ 95% (95w)
    • 5 min @ 90% (90w)
    • 7 min @ 55% (55w)
  • 10 min @ 50% (50w)