Free Cycling Workout

VO2 Max Workout

This workout helps to improve your VO2 capacity and assist in developing both the Immediate Energy and Glycolytic systems

Hills VO2 Max Cycling Workout

Workout Description

  • VO2 climbs, intense day

    Our goal today is to spend some time over the threshold point to improve your VO2 capacity, improving both the Immediate Energy System and the Glycolytic system. “The term ‘VO2 max’ refers to the maximal volume of oxygen that can be inhaled and absorbed by a body.”

    • warm-up 30 min at an easier pace, then 2 x 8 min tempo on flat + 95 rpm

    • Two series in 3-6% climb of 4 x 30s at your near-maximum 98%, last one all in, recovery 1-2min between, recovery 15-20 min between series

    - rest of the ride your own tempo, last 15 min cooldown easier pace

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