Progressive VO2 Build

Professional VO2 progression from 4-minute to 2-minute intervals. Develops complete VO2 spectrum used by WorldTour teams for race preparation.

1h 25m
Duration
9
Intensity
84
Training Stress

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Workout Breakdown

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 2-2 Pattern

2min at 115-120% FTP / 2min recovery - intense VO2 intervals
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Duration 4m
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Intensity 9
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Power 115% - 120% 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 2-2 Pattern

2min at 115-120% FTP / 2min recovery - intense VO2 intervals
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Duration 4m
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Intensity 9
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Power 115% - 120% 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

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

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