Workout description

Power intervals can be described as relatively short and very intense intervals. The aim of such intervals is to improve the bodies ability at flushing the lactate (that burning sensation in your legs) and improving at operating in an acidic environment.

Power intervals should only be attempted by those riders with a strong endurance base and who are comfortable with Threshold and V02 Max intervals.

With such short efforts, heart rate will be too slow to respond. Therefore Hitting your power target is key during the "Power Intervals". Each power Interval should be ridden as hard as possible for the duration. The aim of the recovery period is to turn the legs over enough to ensure you are ready to go again on the next power interval.

Power intervals should only be attempted when fully recovered from previous training. They should also be followed by at least one day of easy riding. These are physically demanding intervals that require full concentration.

Power Intervals are great for those riders looking to peak for an event. They would typically be started 4-6 weeks before a key event.

To progress from this workout, either move to a higher level (See: Power Intervals - 2 minutes - level 3), or increase the duration of the Power Interval (See: Power Intervals - 3 minutes - starter level)

Power intervals can be described as relatively short and very intense intervals. The aim of such intervals is to improve the bodies ability at flushing the lactate (that burning sensation in your legs) and improving at operating in an acidic environment.

Power intervals should only be attempted by those riders with a strong endurance base and who are comfortable with Threshold and V02 Max intervals.

With such short efforts, heart rate will be too slow to respond. Therefore Hitting your power target is key during the "Power Intervals". Each power Interval should be ridden as hard as possible for the duration. The aim of the recovery period is to turn the legs over enough to ensure you are ready to go again on the next power interval.

Power intervals should only be attempted when fully recovered from previous training. They should also be followed by at least one day of easy riding. These are physically demanding intervals that require full concentration.

Power Intervals are great for those riders looking to peak for an event. They would typically be started 4-6 weeks before a key event.

To progress from this workout, either move to a higher level (See: Power Intervals - 2 minutes - level 3), or increase the duration of the Power Interval (See: Power Intervals - 3 minutes - starter level)