Beginner 3×5 Sweet Spot

Entry-level sweet spot workout for cyclists new to structured training. Short intervals with adequate recovery to build confidence and tolerance.

55m
Duration
7
Intensity
40
Training Stress

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Workout Breakdown

Warm-up

Easy warm-up with spin-ups
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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% - 75% Max HR

Pre-interval Steady

Steady riding before intervals
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Duration 10m
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Intensity 4
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Power 70% - 70% FTP
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Heart Rate 70% - 80% Max HR

Sweet Spot Interval

Short sweet spot effort at 88-94% FTP
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Duration 5m
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Intensity 7
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Power 88% - 94% FTP
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Heart Rate 82% - 92% Max HR

Recovery

Easy spinning
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Duration 3m
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Intensity 3
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Power 50% - 60% FTP
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Heart Rate 60% - 70% Max HR

Sweet Spot Interval

Short sweet spot effort at 88-94% FTP
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Duration 5m
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Intensity 7
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Power 88% - 94% FTP
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Heart Rate 82% - 92% Max HR

Recovery

Easy spinning
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Duration 3m
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Intensity 3
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Power 50% - 60% FTP
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Heart Rate 60% - 70% Max HR

Sweet Spot Interval

Short sweet spot effort at 88-94% FTP
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Duration 5m
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Intensity 7
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Power 88% - 94% FTP
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Heart Rate 82% - 92% Max HR

Cool-down

Extended easy spinning
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Duration 15m
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Intensity 3
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Power 50% - 60% FTP
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Heart Rate 60% - 70% Max HR

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