Matthes +4

• Cycling
• 1h 30mTime
• 116Stress
• 0.88Intensity
• 126Popularity

About this workout

Matthes +4 is a solid VO2 max workout that pushes your aerobic ceiling with 3 sets of 2 × 3 minutes at 115% FTP, perfect for boosting your performance on steep climbs or intense group rides. This session is a staple for cyclists looking to build endurance and power, making it a critical addition to your training arsenal.

Workout structure

• Active 6 min @ 50-65% (50-65w)
• Active 1 min @ 105% (105w)
• Active 1 min @ 40% (40w)
• Active 1 min @ 110% (110w)
• Active 1 min @ 40% (40w)
• Active 1 min @ 115% (115w)
• Active 3 min @ 50% (50w)
• 2X
  • Active 3 min @ 115% (115w)
  • Active 3 min @ 40% (40w)
• Active 3 min @ 115% (115w)
• Active 6 min @ 50% (50w)
• 2X
  • Active 3 min @ 115% (115w)
  • Active 3 min @ 40% (40w)
• Active 3 min @ 115% (115w)
• Active 6 min @ 50% (50w)
• 2X
  • Active 3 min @ 115% (115w)
  • Active 3 min @ 40% (40w)
• Active 3 min @ 115% (115w)
• Active 15 min @ 65% (65w)
• Active 4 min @ 65-40% (65-40w)