Tuesday, March 20th
EVENT DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THIS WORKOUT
This workout focuses on building FTP. By working on extended blocks targeting power just below FTP, also known as "Sweet Spot", athletes get the same benefits of working at FTP but in a way that is less taxing to the legs.
WORKOUT DESIGNER
Theia Friestedt, USA Cycling Certified Coach, TRX Coach and yoga enthusiast. While focusing primarily on cycling, Theia brings a holistic view into coaching her athletes by combining her extensive knowledge and experience in other disciplines to help athletes develop strength, stability and mobility. Theia provides group and individual coaching through the Endurance Lab (www.endurancelab.fitOpens a new window), and leads rides, races, and workouts in Zwift.
ABOUT GROUP WORKOUTS
Zwifters line up in the starting area just like a normal event and once the event starts, workout mode begins. Everyone stays together regardless of power output. That's right, if you're outputting 100W and another Zwifter is outputting 400W you will stay in exactly the same position relative to each other. Only if you stop pedaling and fall 6 meters behind the group will the rubber-banding stop.
HELPFUL HINT
We highly recommend doing one of the FTP tests as the estimated FTP can be inaccurate and make the difficulty level of the workouts too high for your current fitness level.
For more info on FTP go to: https://support.zwift.com/hc/en-us/articles/210208083-What-is-FTP-and-how-is-it-used-in-ZwiftOpens a new window
This workout focuses on building FTP. By working on extended blocks targeting power just below FTP, also known as "Sweet Spot", athletes get the same benefits of working at FTP but in a way that is less taxing to the legs.
WORKOUT DESIGNER
Theia Friestedt, USA Cycling Certified Coach, TRX Coach and yoga enthusiast. While focusing primarily on cycling, Theia brings a holistic view into coaching her athletes by combining her extensive knowledge and experience in other disciplines to help athletes develop strength, stability and mobility. Theia provides group and individual coaching through the Endurance Lab (www.endurancelab.fitOpens a new window), and leads rides, races, and workouts in Zwift.
ABOUT GROUP WORKOUTS
Zwifters line up in the starting area just like a normal event and once the event starts, workout mode begins. Everyone stays together regardless of power output. That's right, if you're outputting 100W and another Zwifter is outputting 400W you will stay in exactly the same position relative to each other. Only if you stop pedaling and fall 6 meters behind the group will the rubber-banding stop.
HELPFUL HINT
We highly recommend doing one of the FTP tests as the estimated FTP can be inaccurate and make the difficulty level of the workouts too high for your current fitness level.
For more info on FTP go to: https://support.zwift.com/hc/en-us/articles/210208083-What-is-FTP-and-how-is-it-used-in-ZwiftOpens a new window
Getting started with scored races
You'll need to finish a few rides before you can join your first scored race. With more data we'll be able to recommend the best group for you to compete against.