Threshold Workouts
Threshold workouts target your lactate threshold - the intensity where lactate begins to accumulate in the bloodstream faster than it can be cleared. These sessions improve your body's ability to sustain higher intensities for longer periods.
40 workouts found
local_fire_department Threshold
1h 5m
Sweet Spot Progression 4x8
Four 8-minute sweet spot intervals with short recoveries. Develops ability to repeat efforts at threshold-adjacent intensities.
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Intensity: 7/10
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TSS: 58
local_fire_department Threshold
1h 10m
Intense 1:1 Over-Under
High-intensity lactate shuttle with 1min segments: 4 x (1min @ 108-112% + 1min @ 90-95%)
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Intensity: 9/10
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TSS: 61
local_fire_department Threshold
1h 5m
65min Sweet Spot to Threshold
A progressive workout transitioning from sweet spot to threshold
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Intensity: 8/10
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TSS: 62
local_fire_department Threshold
1h 30m
Polarized Intensity Block
Block periodization inspired workout with concentrated intensity followed by aerobic base. Maximizes training efficiency.
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Intensity: 7/10
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TSS: 66
local_fire_department Threshold
1h 10m
Sweet Spot Endurance 2x20
Extended sweet spot session for advanced athletes. Two 20-minute efforts build exceptional threshold endurance and mental toughness.
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Intensity: 7/10
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TSS: 66
local_fire_department Threshold
1h 20m
TT Cruiser Intervals
Time trial specific training alternating 5min at 92% FTP / 5min at 97% FTP at TT cadence (85-95 rpm). Develops TT-specific power patterns.
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Intensity: 7/10
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TSS: 68
local_fire_department Threshold
1h 5m
Landry's Rook Protocol
Advanced lactate shuttle: 3 x (1min @ 115-120% + 3min @ 98-101%) using segments
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Intensity: 10/10
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TSS: 68
local_fire_department Threshold
1h 15m
Classic Over-Under Shuttle
Lactate shuttle with 2min over/under segments: 3 x (2min @ 105% + 2min @ 90%)
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Intensity: 9/10
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TSS: 71
local_fire_department Threshold
1h 20m
Block Loading Session
High-stress session inspired by block periodization. Concentrated sweet spot work for advanced athletes in build phases.
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Intensity: 7/10
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TSS: 74
local_fire_department Threshold
1h 20m
1h 20m Over-Under Intervals
Challenging intervals that alternate between just below and just above threshold
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Intensity: 8/10
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TSS: 81
local_fire_department Threshold
1h 35m
1h 35m Threshold Pyramid
A pyramid structure with progressively longer then shorter threshold intervals
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Intensity: 8/10
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TSS: 86
local_fire_department Threshold
1h 35m
TT Progressive Development
Progressive time trial power development from 90-98% FTP. Builds sustained power at TT-specific intensities and cadences.
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Intensity: 7/10
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TSS: 95
local_fire_department Threshold
2h
Sweet Spot Foundation 2x15 - Extended
Extended version with comprehensive warmup, additional aerobic base work, and thorough cooldown. Perfect for longer training sessions.
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Intensity: 7/10
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TSS: 96
local_fire_department Threshold
1h 50m
1h 50m Mixed Intensity Threshold
A variety of threshold efforts with endurance zones to build sustainable power
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Intensity: 8/10
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TSS: 98
local_fire_department Threshold
1h 35m
TT Race Simulation
Complete time trial race simulation with progressive build, sustained effort, and race-specific power patterns. Includes mental preparation aspects.
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Intensity: 7/10
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TSS: 102