8 Week Training to Increase your FTP! (Workout Builder) 8-12 hr/wk
8 Week Training to Increase your FTP! (Workout Builder) 8-12 hr/wk
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Author
Simon Kessler
Length
8 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
“Increase your Functional Threshold Power with Proven Training!”
There is nothing more motivating for a cyclist to see objective progress in the form of a new power record and an increase in your FTP!
This training plan is designed for the cyclist who can train around 8-12 hours a week and who is looking for some big gains threshold power. The plan is in the new Workout Builder format which provides your personalized power zones in each training session which is calculated automatically from your FTP. Additional benefits of the Workout Builder format include direct training session sync to your Garmin or Wahoo device and Zwift plus many more.
Designed by former professional and multiple national champion coach Simon Kessler of Simon Says Cycling, coach Simon has coached for 25+ years and has enjoyed an incredible track record as a coach which includes state and national champions on multiple continents in road, track and mountain biking. Some of Simon’s clients have won world championship medals and gone on to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France. With this plan you receive 30+ years of top level experience in a super effective training plan that will lead to fast improvements.
Training plan description: The plan starts with an optional 20 minute power test in week 1 and ends with a second power test on week 8. The training plan is designed with three weeks of sub threshold and muscular endurance training followed by three weeks of high-intensity V02 and threshold intervals. A recovery week is planned for week 4 & 8.
Prior to this plan you should have a good level of fitness and have been training consistently for 10-12 weeks for a minimum of 6 hours/week.
Purchasing this plan includes: Email support from coach Simon directly to get your questions answered plus 1-month access to our membership community with Facebook live coaching calls every Wednesday & additional information on nutrition, race day preparation, strength training, warm-up protocols, mental training audios, and much more!
Questions: Please visit us on the web at simonsayscycling.com or email Simon at: simon@simonsayscycling.com
Training for another race or personal improvement goal? Checkout our other training plans for racing (road, time trial, criterium), centuries, gran fondos, base training, power gains, and more. Visit: simonsayscycling.com
Plan Features
This training plan starts on a Monday
The plan is reuasble an unlimited amount of times
This plan works with power only (no heart rate zones)
Designed with the new Workout Builder - offering you more precise training with power zones calculated automatically from your threshold power (FTP) saved in TrainingPeaks
Automatic sync each day's training session automatically to Garmin, Wahoo, Zwift and more
How it Works
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
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Bike
x5
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10:06:00 | 04:00:00 |
Day Off
x2
|
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Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
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|
10:06:00 | 04:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Power Meter
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
- If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More
Refund Policy
This plan is protected by our Refund Policy and may, with the author's approval, be exchanged for a plan of equal value from the same author.
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