VO2max - The Mayfield

• Cycling
• 2h 0mTime
• 131Stress
• 0.81Intensity
• 120Popularity

About this workout

The Mayfield workout features a classic 4x4 VO2 max protocol, pushing your limits with five hard 60-second efforts at 120% FTP, ideal for developing your aerobic ceiling and preparing for those steep climbs. This session is perfect for elevating your performance during group rides and time trials, ensuring you have the capacity to respond to race kicks or breakaways.

Workout structure

• 2 min @ 40% (40w)
• 2 min @ 50% (50w)
• 2 min @ 60% (60w)
• 2 min @ 70% (70w)
• 2 min @ 80% (80w)
• 3X
  • 30 sec @ 120% (120w)
  • 30 sec @ 55% (55w)
• 2 min @ 55% (55w)
• 10 min @ 100% (100w)
• 15 min @ 65% (65w)
• 6X
  • 3 min @ 75% (75w)
  • 20 sec @ 120% (120w)
• 15 min @ 65% (65w)
• 5X
  • 1 min @ 120% (120w)
  • 2 min @ 55% (55w)
• 15 min @ 65% (65w)
• 10 min @ 100% (100w)
• 1:15 min @ 50% (50w)
• 1:15 min @ 43% (43w)
• 1:15 min @ 38% (38w)
• 1:15 min @ 30% (30w)