VO2Max

LSCT + 3*10*40:20 Adam Hansen inspired

  • Cycling
  • 1h 36mTime
  • 119Stress
  • 0.86Intensity
  • 76Popularity

About this workout

This workout features 4 sets of 10 intervals at 110% FTP with 20 seconds of recovery, perfect for pushing your limits and boosting your VO2 max — a must for improving your climbing capacity and race day performance. Incorporate this classic 40/20 protocol to build the top-end punch needed for sprint finishes and closing gaps during intense group rides.

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Workout structure

  • Open-ended 15 min @ 45-65% (45-65w)
  • Hr 105 1 min @ 50% (50w)
  • Hr 105 5 min @ 50% (50w)
  • Hr 140 1 min @ 80% (80w)
  • Hr 140 5 min @ 80% (80w)
  • Hr 159 1 min @ 110% (110w)
  • Hr 159 2 min @ 110% (110w)
  • HRR sit up no pedal 3 min @ 20% (20w)
  • Endurance 3 min @ 55-65% (55-65w)
  • 10X
    • 40 sec @ 110-125% (110-125w)
    • Rest 20 sec @ 55-65% (55-65w)
  • Free-ride 5 min @ 55-65% (55-65w)
  • 10X
    • 40 sec @ 110-125% (110-125w)
    • Rest 20 sec @ 50% (50w)
  • Free-ride 5 min @ 55-65% (55-65w)
  • 10X
    • 40 sec @ 110-125% (110-125w)
    • Rest 20 sec @ 50% (50w)
  • Free-ride 5 min @ 55-65% (55-65w)
  • 10X
    • 40 sec @ 110-125% (110-125w)
    • Rest 20 sec @ 50% (50w)
  • Open-ended 5 min @ 55-65% (55-65w)