ULTIMATE CLIMBING SETS

Power your ascending with these winning workouts and essential cool-down sessions

Workout 01 Cadence switches Time 45 minutes The benefits High-cadence efforts train you to spin faster on climbs, which is more energy-efficient than grinding uphill in a big gear. Low-cadence efforts prepare you for steeper ascents when your cadence will be slow. “Spending time at both lower and higher cadences (rpm, revolutions per minute) helps you adapt to changes in gradients without endlessly flicking your gears to give a more consistent pace,” says Phil Paterson. Kit suggestion You can do cadence switches outside but a smart turbo trainer with a programmable function will make it easier to focus on your cadence, suggests Paterson. Nutrition Fuel up with a banana 15mins before your workout. Warm-up 8mins @40-70% FTP/40-70% HR 2mins @55% FTP/55% HR Main sets Block 1 2mins @80% FTP/70% HR/65rpm…

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