Threshold  Pro

4 × 8 Threshold

Four eight-minute intervals slightly above FTP.

FTP
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Duration1 h
DifficultyVery Hard
TSS (est.)80
Intensity factor0.90

Workout structure

10 min 45→70 % + 4 × (8 min @ 103 % + 3 min @ 55 %) + 6 min 65→40 %. Watts shown for an FTP of 250 W — the app scales every target to your own FTP.

  • Warm-up
    45 % → 70 % FTP
    10 min
  • 4 × repeat
    8 min @ 103 % + 3 min @ 55 %
    44 min
    • Threshold
      103 % FTP · 258 W at 250 W
      8 min
    • Recovery
      55 % FTP · 138 W at 250 W
      3 min
  • Cool-down
    65 % → 40 % FTP
    6 min

Why ride 4 × 8 Threshold?

Hard intervals near your functional threshold power. They train you to hold high power for longer, and they demand real recovery.

When to use it

On a dedicated hard day, usually no more than once or twice a week.

Recovery

Plan at least one easy day afterwards, two or more if your legs feel heavy.

Riding tips

  • Ride it in ERG mode: YourIntervals sets the resistance for every interval, so focus on a smooth, steady cadence around 85–95 rpm.
  • Targets feel off today? Use the intensity control to scale the whole workout up or down in 1 % steps.

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