Interval Training For MTB | Full Guide

Want to really increase your MTB trail and race speed?
If so, then intervals are going to be part of the programme. Follow this guide to learn how to put them together and plan them, whilst avoiding some common mistakes and pitfalls.

If you have any questions then leave them below in the comments and I will get right back to you.

Let me plan the intervals, and strength training, and mobility, and..... everything! The Complete MTB Programme does just what it says, giving the trail and enduro rider everything they need to be fitter, stronger and faster on the bike.

Stay Strong

Ben

I ride a Vitus Sommet 297

My E-Bike: Vitus E Sommet

Complete MTB Programme

The Over 40s MTBProgramme

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[stevek]

definitely have benefited from your advice about the zone 2 training. i used to just train flat out all the time but this has definitely given me more endurance for a weekend of racing

[timmcdowell]

Excellent video, many thanks for posting this 👊

[agusndawitjaksono]

Thanks really make inspired good teaching

[MrJFunkSanchez]

Gonna try this, thank you for sharing!

[charlieoscar]

Brilliant video thankyou for sharing your experience im going to give this a go

[haroldhgarciazapata]

Que buen video, saludos desde colombia

[petersilie]

That's a very concise introduction to this field. Thanks for the video!
Is it reasonable to put intervals into an already planned longer uphill to a trail I like, or should I do them as a separate session without combining them with another effort?

[SoaringSnapshots]

Doing an XC race up in Vail Colorado that is about 45 minutes per lap with 2, 000 feet of elevation gain and about 5.7 miles. I am only doing one lap since I am a junior. However do you have a recommendation for how I should do my interval training? 1 min all out 2 min rest? 45 second all out 15 second rest? Thanks

[tomreid]

Hey dude, how would you change this plan:

Aerobic builds the base (more in early season), Anaerobic builds the speed and power (more closer to race day):

1X/Week:
Climb/HI Anaerobic Intervals (4-6X 30s on - RPE 9/120s off - RPE 3; 5-10 minutes rest; 4-6X 30s on - RPE 9/120s off - RPE 3)

2X/Week:
Base/LI Aerobic Intervals (15-20X 45s on - RPE 7/15s off - RPE 6; 5-15 minutes active rest; 15-20X 45s on - RPE 7/15s off - RPE 6

2+X/Week:
MTB Ride

[mdh]

No, taking your own pulse manually gives you a 100% accurate rendering of what your heart rate is doing. Everything else is a rough estimate.