Power Zones
4 articles
TrainingSeptember 20, 2026 · 10 MIN
VO2max Interval Training for Cyclists: Road and Trainer Protocols
VO2max interval training improves peak aerobic power by 6–8% in 8 weeks when cyclists accumulate 8–12 minutes of work at 105–120% FTP per session. Road-based and indoor trainer protocols each offer unique advantages for maximizing time at VO2max.
TrainingSeptember 18, 2026 · 11 MIN
Cycling FTP and VO2max: Dual Development Training Blocks
FTP typically sits at 72–80% of maximal aerobic power (MAP), meaning improving VO2max raises the ceiling under which FTP can grow. A dual development approach — alternating 3-week VO2max blocks with 3-week FTP blocks followed by 2 weeks of integration — produces 5–8% FTP gains and 3–5% VO2max improvement in 8 weeks.
TrainingAugust 21, 2026 · 10 MIN
Cycling Power Zones Explained: How to Train with a Power Meter
Power meters remove guesswork from cycling training by measuring actual mechanical output in watts. Learn how to test your FTP, set all 7 power zones, and structure a training week that avoids the dreaded zone 3 trap.
TrainingJune 8, 2026 · 7 MIN
How to Find Your Cycling FTP — and What to Do With It
FTP is the foundation of structured cycling training. Here's how to test it accurately at home, what the number actually means, and how to use it to set every training zone.