vo2max

9×2@120%

  • Cycling
  • 50mTime
  • 78Stress
  • 0.97Intensity
  • 211Popularity

About this workout

This intense 9×2 protocol pushes your limits with sustained efforts at 120% FTP, perfect for building your aerobic ceiling and boosting your capacity for those tough climbs or race-day surges. Incorporate this workout for a powerful VO2 max stimulus that will have you ready to outpace competitors when it counts.

Matt Harris

Workout structure

  • 5 min @ 50% (50w)
  • 3 min @ 70% (70w)
  • 3X
    • 30 sec @ 100% (100w)
    • 30 sec @ 50% (50w)
  • 3 min @ 70% (70w)
  • 3X
    • 2 min @ 120% (120w)
    • 1 min @ 70% (70w)
  • 2 min @ 70% (70w)
  • 3X
    • 2 min @ 120% (120w)
    • 1 min @ 70% (70w)
  • 2 min @ 70% (70w)
  • 3X
    • 2 min @ 120% (120w)
    • 1 min @ 70% (70w)
  • 5 min @ 50% (50w)