VO2max

VO2max workouts: Push your aerobic ceiling

Short, very hard intervals that challenge your aerobic system. Effective but demanding, so quality matters more than quantity.

Intensity106–120 % FTP
Typical duration35–65 min
Workouts8

When to use it

On a well-rested day, generally once a week or less for recreational riders.

Recovery

Start fresh and ride easy the next day. If you can't reach the targets, end the session early.

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These FTP ranges are conventional training-zone guidelines, not precise physiological boundaries. Individual responses vary, and the right target also depends on interval length.