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Aerobic Peak Power Output test for 425-475 W and VO2max estimation
Aerobic Peak Power Output (PPO) test starting @ 275W. This test is based on the Hawley & Noakes European Journal of Applied Physiology 1992 test.
This is a step test with 2.5 min duration for each stage, the first increase in wattage is 50 watts, and 25 watts for subsequent stages.
The first stage is set at at 3.33 w/kg. Taking that into consideration this particular test would be suited for 'average' competitive cyclists of ~82 kg. Or cyclists with other body mass values expected to have a PPO between 425 and 475 W.
PPO in watts is calculated as follows:
Wattage of last stage + ( (time spent in last stage/150)*25 )
Estimation of VO2max based on PPO:
VO2max (L/min) = (0.01141 * PPO) + 0.435
For questions e-mail me: metacycling@gmail.com
Over Under Threshold booster. 2mins @ 85% followed by 2mins @ 105% for 10 mins.
2 mins at 85% followed by 105% for 10 mins. Used as a quick threshold booster, as described by Alex Dowsett.
TheSufferFest.com's Angels
Bring this workout to life. Get The Sufferfest's Angels training video. Available at www.thesufferfest.com/video-sufferfests/details-angels
Start workout clock when word "Angels" appears on the screen (@ 1:16)
MAP Test - 200W start with 25W 1 min increments
M.A.P Test
10 mins warm up - increase wattage 10 Watts per minute
1 minute easy
5 x 30 seconds hard with 30 seconds soft pedal
5 mins east prep
Ramp - start @ 200W with inc of 25W per minute
Continue until power target can no longer be held
REST
FTP will be approx 75% of highest power maintained for the entire minute
ZC: Over-Unders (Sweet Spot) 4 x 5
Over unders are performed with the first part of the interval at FULL GAS, then settling in to the prescribed wattage, then finishing again with a FULL GAS effort. Teaching you to clear the lactic acid from the system and respond to hard efforts at the beginning of a tough section in a ride or race
4 x 5 minutes. First 30 seconds of interval is full gas, then settle into between 198-231 watts. Finish with last 30 seconds, Full Gas
5 minutes off
HIIT 3x10' (15'' @150%; 15'' @ 60%) 5' @ 75% in Between
Beginner Cruise Intervals
Shortish threshold intervals with short rest.
4 x 6 minutes
TheSufferFest.com's Hell Hath No Fury - 2013
Bring this workout to life. Get The Sufferfest's Hell Hath No Fury training video. Available at www.thesufferfest.com/video-sufferfests/hell-hath-no-fury
Start workout clock when words "Hell Hath No Fury" appear on the screen (@ 0:58)