FTP Builder
training plan
Cycling is not all about FTP, but it is a good training marker. Build your endurance and improve your fitness for the longer efforts required in cycling with the FTP training plan.
Choose your FTP training plan level
The perfect plan for building your endurance base and strength over long efforts. Improve your strength in racing, TTs or simply up your local climbs.
£29.99/$39.66
That’s less than £5.00 / $6.62 per week!
4-5 hours per week
- 6-week plan
- 4-5 Sessions per week
- Weekly average load – 4hr 46mins
- Longest workout – 1hr 30mins
6-8 hours per week
- 6-week plan
- 5-6 Sessions per week
- Weekly average training load – 6hr 38mins
- Longest workout – 2hr
8+ Hours per week
- 6-week plan
- 5-6 Sessions per week
- Weekly average training load – 9hr 1mins
- Longest workout – 4hr
What’s in the plan?
Training Fundamentals
Like all of our programs, this science-based training plan incorporates weekly progressive overload.
Inclusive of Testing
The plans are inclusive of a testing week before and after – this allows for accurate measuring of improvement.
Tests
Testing protocols include a 20-minute test + endurance baseline test.
The benefits
Increase Lactate Threshold (LT1)
Ride at a higher intensity with reduced lactate accumulation, delaying the onset of fatigue and enhancing overall endurance performance.
Increase FTP
Improve your maximum 1-hr power output + Watts per kg (W/kg).
Increase Endurance
Improve energy efficiency by increasing your ability to use fat as a fuel source and sustain higher power output for longer periods.
Steps to start your training plan
CLICK the LINK of your chosen plan and purchase
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Activate your free TrainingPeaks™️ account
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Load your plan in the TrainingPeaks™️ app
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workout, analyze and track your progress
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Some questions we’re asked about the FTP training plan
Can I adjust the training plan?
Yes. We appreciate that the days each session is set on won’t necessarily suit your schedule. Our training plans and TrainingPeaks allow you to easily swap the sessions/days around each week to suit your availability. We’d recommend you try and avoid back-to-back days of intense or high TSS sessions.
If you opt for a TrainingPeaks Premium account, you can drag & drop your workouts onto different days as well.
Pssst… If you want a 20% off a premium TrainingPeaks account for 1 year, you can find one pretty easily with a quick Google.
Which plan should I choose?
Each plan includes the same key sessions and training methodology. Simply pick the plan that best suits your schedule and available training hours. No matter the amount of hours you can do, each plan will increase your strength in your target area or event.
Why does the length of the plans on TrainingPeaks™️ appear longer?
Several of our training plans include testing weeks or similar and these appear in the plan length on TrainingPeaks (e.g. 8-week for a 6-week plan). The plan length stated here is the number of training weeks! The testing weeks are in place so you can measure your improvement from the training.
Do I need a TrainingPeaks™️ account?
Yes. But, you can get an account for FREE and access all Caboose Cycle Coaching plans through it. Sign up for a free account here.
Why are all of the plans purchased on TrainingPeaks™️?
There are a few reasons the plans are purchased through TrainingPeaks:
- The plan is simply uploaded to your account and training calendar – making it super easy to get started.
- You can connect your devices (Garmin, Wahoo, Zwift etc) and send all your sessions to it.
- You are protected by their already established payment processing and security – we don’t hold or store any of your payment details.
- You are protected by the TrainingPeaks refund policy – if you don’t like the training plan, you can switch to another that we offer.
Do I need a power meter or heart rate monitor?
We generally recommend you have a power meter and heart rate monitor. This is so you can get the most out of your chosen training plan. These devices provide an accurate measure of performance in real time and help track performance and fitness over the training period.
Have a question about training plans?
Whether you’re curious about what training programs include, want to know more about me or anything else, I’m here to answer any questions.
