Climb Faster
The training sessions in this plan will be structured and progressive. The 2 weekly compulsory sessions will focus on:
Session 1 - Sub-threshold climbing intervals with increasing resistance to boost climbing strength and endurance. Concludes with short steep climbs, accelerating at the end to simulate powering over the top or around a switchback.
Session 1 - Strength Climber Session Structure
Session 2 - A 25 minute climb with a variety of intensities for different durations to improve your climbing stamina and muscular power. The session concludes with a final climbing interval at low cadence to improve your climbing strength.
Session 2 - Climb Pacer Session Structure
Training zone key
The training sessions in this plan will be structured and progressive. The 2 weekly compulsory sessions will focus on:
Session 1 - Sub-threshold climbing intervals with increasing resistance to boost climbing strength and endurance. Concludes with short steep climbs, accelerating at the end to simulate powering over the top or around a switchback.
Session 1 - Strength Climber Session Structure
Session 2 - A 25 minute climb with a variety of intensities for different durations to improve your climbing stamina and muscular power. The session concludes with a final climbing interval at low cadence to improve your climbing strength.
Session 2 - Climb Pacer Session Structure
Training zone key
Heart Rate Monitor
(Recommended)
Power Meter
(Recommended)
Exercise Mat
(Recommended)
If you don't have the recommended equipment, don't worry! There are always alternatives you can use.
* Must be able to project speed, power and cadence
** Access to a PC, MAC or tablet to download the software and A USB ANT + receiver (Windows) or via the internal Bluetooth (Mac, iPad, and most Android tablets).
Heart Rate Monitor
(Recommended)
Power Meter
(Recommended)
Exercise Mat
(Recommended)
* Must be able to project speed, power and cadence
** Access to a PC, MAC or tablet to download the software and a USB ANT + receiver (Windows) or via the internal Bluetooth (Mac, iPad, and most Android tablets).
If you don't have the recommended equipment listed, don't worry! There are always alternatives you can use.
Heart Rate Monitor
(Recommended)
Power Meter
(Recommended)
Exercise Mat
(Recommended)
If you don't have the recommended equipment, don't worry! There are always alternatives you can use.
* Must be able to project speed, power and cadence
** Access to a PC, MAC or tablet to download the software and A USB ANT + receiver (Windows) or via the internal Bluetooth (Mac, iPad, and most Android tablets).
Duration:
8 Weeks
Frequency:
From 5 Hours/Week
Suitable:
All Levels