5x8 Threshold

• Cycling
• 1h 11mTime
• 90Stress
• 0.87Intensity
• 30Popularity

About this workout

This classic 5x8 Threshold workout builds the sustainable power you rely on during weekly group rides and time trials, honing your ability to maintain an FTP-defining effort. Perfect for pushing your aerobic threshold, it’s a staple for cyclists looking to enhance their performance without overcooking their legs.

Workout structure

• 3 min @ 50% (50w)
• 3 min @ 75% (75w)
• 3 min @ 95% (95w)
• 2 min @ 50% (50w)
• 2X
  • 2 min @ 95-100% (95-100w)
  • 2 min @ 100-95% (100-95w)
• 4 min @ 50% (50w)
• 2X
  • 2 min @ 95-100% (95-100w)
  • 2 min @ 100-95% (100-95w)
• 4 min @ 50% (50w)
• 2X
  • 2 min @ 95-100% (95-100w)
  • 2 min @ 100-95% (100-95w)
• 4 min @ 50% (50w)
• 2X
  • 2 min @ 95-100% (95-100w)
  • 2 min @ 100-95% (100-95w)
• 4 min @ 50% (50w)
• 2X
  • 2 min @ 95-100% (95-100w)
  • 2 min @ 100-95% (100-95w)
• 4 min @ 50-40% (50-40w)