Force-Velocity Climbing Protocol

Visma-Lease a Bike innovation - low-cadence (50rpm) high-power climbing efforts. Integrates neuromuscular development with climbing-specific endurance.

1h 10m
Duration
8
Intensity
56
Training Stress

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Workout Breakdown

Pro Team Warmup

Progressive WorldTour team warmup with neuromuscular activation
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Duration 15m
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Intensity 4
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Power 50% - 85% FTP
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Heart Rate 65% - 80% Max HR

Force-Velocity Climb

Low-cadence (50rpm) high-power on climbs - neuromuscular + endurance
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Duration 6m
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Intensity 8
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Power 95% - 110% FTP
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Heart Rate 80% - 90% 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

Force-Velocity Climb

Low-cadence (50rpm) high-power on climbs - neuromuscular + endurance
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Duration 6m
mode_heat
Intensity 8
bolt
Power 95% - 110% FTP
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Heart Rate 80% - 90% 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

Force-Velocity Climb

Low-cadence (50rpm) high-power on climbs - neuromuscular + endurance
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Duration 6m
mode_heat
Intensity 8
bolt
Power 95% - 110% FTP
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Heart Rate 80% - 90% 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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