Stephan Nuesser created this series of workouts in cooperation with GIANT. Let's build up your performance levels with our power training plan. Over the next four weeks you will learn to improve your power output, VO2max and muscular endurance.
Indoor cycling training plan: BUILD YOUR POWER
The 4-week Build Your Power plan on the ROUVY indoor cycling app will help cyclists get faster by improving their power output, strength and endurance.
About Stephan Nuesser
Since 2008, I’ve led SNDC, a sports science and diagnostics center in western Germany, helping athletes achieve peak performance, especially in cycling, motocross, and triathlon. Indoor cycling, primarily through Rouvy, plays a key role in my training programs. I specialize in performance diagnostics and metabolic profiling to optimize health and performance through personalized training and nutrition.
"You can’t manage what you don’t measure."
WEEK #1
To get things started, these three workouts will build your aerobic capacity, and boost your body’s ability to burn fat for fuel.
WEEK #2
It’s time to develop your power output with short, high-intensity intervals to increase your VO2 Max, FTP and stamina.
WEEK #3
In Week 3, you’ll vary your cadence to increase your cycling-specific strength, VO2 Max, FTP, and stamina.
WEEK #4
Strength and torque are the targets this week. As you vary your cadence, pay attention to your core stability!
AFTER THE TRAINING PLAN: WHAT’S NEXT?
After completing this training plan, it's crucial to give your body the rest it needs. Enjoy a week of easy riding – either outdoors or on the ROUVY indoor cycling app – in zones 1 and 2, maintaining a steady cadence of 90 RPM. Remember, rest is just as important as training. Ignoring rest and recovery can lead to overtraining, so prioritize it.
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CHOOSING A WORKOUT ON THE ROUVY APP
You can find workouts suitable for all levels of fitness on the ROUVY indoor cycling app.
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USD 14.99per month
FLEXIBLE PLANS, AND A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL
All ROUVY subscription plans begin with a free 7-day trial. Get started today!
BENEFITS OF SUBSCRIBING TO ROUVY
All subscriptions to the ROUVY indoor cycling app begin with a free 7-day trial. After your free trial, you can continue to enjoy full access to all of ROUVY’s Training Plans and other features, or keep going with a limited, free version.
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| Unlimited riding | 20 km / month | |
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| Unlimited riding | 20 km / month |
| Workouts and Training Plans | |
| Challenges | |
| Events | — |
| The possibility to pause your subscription | — |
| Loyalty discounts and perks | — |
HOW TO START RIDING on rouvy
1
Create a ROUVY account
Sign up, and then download the ROUVY app (available for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Apple TV).
2
Connect your trainer
It’s easy to connect your indoor smart bike, direct-drive or classic trainer.
3
Begin riding
Start riding real routes around the world today!
1
Create a ROUVY account
Sign up, and then download the ROUVY app (available for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Apple TV).
2
Connect your trainer
It’s easy to connect your indoor smart bike, direct-drive or classic trainer.
3
Begin riding
Start riding real routes around the world today!
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Learn about some essential metrics to help you understand why they are important in monitoring and measuring your progress when creating a training plan. I will discuss setting goals, FTP testing, power training zones, Normalised Power, Intensity Factor (IF) and Training Stress Score (TSS). There is no need to feel daunted by these terms, data and numbers if you keep reminding yourself to stick to your plan and use the training metrics available on ROUVY to help you with your riding.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CYCLING TRAINING PLAN ON ROUVY
If you take your cycling seriously and are committed to improving your fitness, then using a training plan as a key part of your routine is the best way to reach your goals and allow you to compete at a higher level. In this handy guide, you’ll find all you need to know about choosing the right ROUVY training plan.
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If you’re working to lose weight, cycling offers a fun, low-impact way to burn calories and speed up your metabolism. No matter your current level of fitness, by combining both outdoor riding and training on the ROUVY indoor cycling app, you can stay on track and hit your weight-loss goals sooner. And as a bonus, you’ll have a great time!
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