FTP is a key determinant of your ability to maintain a high effort. The short rest of this workout doesn’t allow you much recovery and assists to develop your FTP. This session is great for all cyclists including triathletes and mountain bikers.
Each Wednesday I’ll post a Windtrainer Workout that you can do in about 60 minutes to enhance your cycling. See a previous post about training intensity (Levels) to know how hard to work. If you are working directly with Coach Ray he will in most cases prescribe either a Power Zone or Heart Rate Zone to work within if you are training with these tools.
The inspiration for this session comes from Watts On Zwift. I’ve modified it a little bit. You can read the full article here.
Zwift Academy Tri 2020 FTP Development
- 10min WU Level II;
- 5x 30sec Level IV, 30sec Level I RI;
- 1min Level I RI;
- 4 sets of:
- 4x 2min Level IV, 30sec Level I RI;
- 2min Level I RI;
- 10min CD Level I;
- 10min Stretching
Start the workout with a ten-minute Warm Up (WU) riding at Level II. Keep your cadence above 90Rpm for the warm-up.
The first set is designed to increase your Heart Rate (HR) and to act as a stepping stone from the Warm Up into the Main Set. Complete five reps, of 30-second duration at Level IV (be aware that if you are measuring intensity by Heart Rate (HR), the Heart Rate (HR) won’t have enough time to raise up into your Level IV zone in those 30 seconds). Take a 30-second Rest Interval (RI) by continuing to ride at Level I between reps.
The main body of the workout is made up of four sets. Each set includes four reps at Level IV, for two minutes, with a 30-second Rest Interval (RI) at Level I between reps. Between sets, you get a two-minute Rest Interval (RI) riding at Level I.
Conclude the intervals with ten minutes of riding at Level II for your Cool Down (CD).
Finish with ten minutes of stretching to assist with your recovery.
If you would like further advice feel free to contact me.
I am the Head Coach & Director of Qwik Kiwi – Endurance Sports Consultant.
I specialise in assisting first-timers and recreational athletes to achieve their sporting goals. I can be contacted at coachray@coachray.nz and 021 348 729. Make sure you sign up for my informative newsletter.
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