Unfortunately, I don't have a power meter, so I am estimating my effort by 1) percieved exertion 2) Heart rate monitor.
I estimate that my Functional Threshold Power (FTP) zone is at about 162BPM (plus or minus). So I tried to keep my HR within about 5BPM of 162. Unfortunately, I was just a little on the low side, but it was still a real tough workout.
- 7 minutes easy spinning - warmup
- 8 minutes in saddle @ FTP - 150BPM (Now 15 min mark)
- 2 minutes out of saddle @ FTP - 165BPM
- 8 minutes in saddle @ FTP - 154BPM (Now 25 min mark)
- 2 minutes out of saddle @ FTP - 170BPM
- 8 minutes in saddle @ FTP - 159BPM (Now 35 min mark)
- 2 minutes out of saddle @ FTP - 172BPM
- 8 minutes in saddle @ FTP - 165BPM (Now 45 min mark)
- 2 minutes out of saddle @ FTP - 175BPM
- 1 minute in saddle @ FTP - 170BPM (Now 48 min mark)
- 12 minutes easy spinning - cool down
That makes for 1 hour total ride time. 41 minutes were @ my estimated Functional Threshold Power (FTP). Stay tuned for workouts 4-6. Power Up. Weight Down!