Sweetspot training

In this sessions riders will simulate a time trial (for triathletes) ​or a breakaway. ​

​Main set includes 3 x 15 min at 84-97% of FTP.​
Rest 5 min in between sets.

What is sweetspot training?

What is an FTP test?

Source: Haugen et al., 2022

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Pre-exercise
1-4 hours before

Nothing

Warm-up
10-30min

1 x Gel 100 Caf 100 or
1 x Gel 160 or
1 x Gel 100

Maurten recommends:

Take 1-2 sips of Drink Mix between sets

Why should I use sports nutrition with Caffeine?

Main set
60min

1 x Drink Mix 160 or
1 x Drink Mix 320 or
1 x Drink Mix 320 Caf 100

Cool down
10-30 min

Nothing