Pro VO2 4-Minute Protocol
Year-round VO2 max training used by Team Visma-Lease a Bike. 4min at 108-115% FTP targeting elite power development. Replaces traditional winter base-only approach.
1h 30m
Duration
Workout Segments
Race Prep Warmup
Intensive pre-race warmup with opener efforts
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Duration
20m
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Intensity
4
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Power
55% - 110% FTP
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Heart Rate
70% - 88% Max HR
Pro VO2 4-2 Pattern
4min at 108-115% FTP / 2min recovery - professional VO2 development
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Duration
6m
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Intensity
9
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Power
108% - 115% FTP
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Heart Rate
90% - 98% Max HR
Lactate Clearance Recovery
Active recovery at 50-65% FTP for lactate clearance
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Duration
10m
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Intensity
3
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Power
50% - 65% FTP
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Heart Rate
65% - 72% Max HR
Pro VO2 4-2 Pattern
4min at 108-115% FTP / 2min recovery - professional VO2 development
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Duration
6m
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Intensity
9
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Power
108% - 115% FTP
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Heart Rate
90% - 98% Max HR
Lactate Clearance Recovery
Active recovery at 50-65% FTP for lactate clearance
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Duration
10m
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Intensity
3
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Power
50% - 65% FTP
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Heart Rate
65% - 72% Max HR
Pro VO2 4-2 Pattern
4min at 108-115% FTP / 2min recovery - professional VO2 development
timer
Duration
6m
mode_heat
Intensity
9
bolt
Power
108% - 115% FTP
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Heart Rate
90% - 98% Max HR
Lactate Clearance Recovery
Active recovery at 50-65% FTP for lactate clearance
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Duration
10m
mode_heat
Intensity
3
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Power
50% - 65% FTP
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Heart Rate
65% - 72% Max HR
Pro VO2 4-2 Pattern
4min at 108-115% FTP / 2min recovery - professional VO2 development
timer
Duration
6m
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Intensity
9
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Power
108% - 115% FTP
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Heart Rate
90% - 98% Max HR
Pro Recovery Cooldown
Extended professional cooldown for optimal adaptation
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Duration
15m
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Intensity
2
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Power
40% - 55% FTP
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Heart Rate
60% - 68% Max HR