Chris Carmichael’s 55-Minute Quick Fix Workout

• Cycling
• 1h 0mTime
• 68Stress
• 0.82Intensity
• 140Popularity

About this workout

This classic threshold workout features 3 sets of 5 minutes at 90% FTP, perfect for honing the sustainable power you need during group rides and time trials. It’s an efficient way to boost your FTP without overcooking, making it a top choice for time-pressed cyclists looking to sharpen their performance.

Workout structure

• Warm-Up 4 min @ 50% (50w)
• 1 min @ 75% (75w)
• Cooldown 1 min @ 50% (50w)
• 1 min @ 100% (100w)
• 1 min @ 50% (50w)
• 30 sec @ 125% (125w)
• 5 min @ 50% (50w)
• 3X
  • 5 min @ 90% (90w)
  • 3 min @ 100% (100w)
  • 1 min @ 110% (110w)
  • 4 min @ 50% (50w)
• 8 min @ 55% (55w)