# Winter Training for increased FTP

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**Category:** Training Plans\
**Created:** [January 5, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/winter-training-for-increased-ftp/30674 "2026-01-05T12:49:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![Thisdale](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/thisdale/32/23872_2.png) [@Thisdale](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Thisdale)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/winter-training-for-increased-ftp/30674/1 "2026-01-05T12:49:59Z")

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I’m debating which way to approach the following 3 months, preparing for another trip in the Pyrenees in April.

On one side, i was gonna do a “Mountain Fondo” training regiment. But now i’m wondering if i should instead go with a Threshold training?

With the busy schedule and the Gym (Strengh), i’m debating which one to go about it.

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**Author:** ![JSampson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/jsampson/32/3148_2.png) [@JSampson](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/JSampson)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/winter-training-for-increased-ftp/30674/2 "2026-01-05T13:13:51Z")

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> [@Thisdale](#):
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> preparing for another trip in the Pyrenees

@Thisdale I used Mountain Fondo high volume for the Alps previously and it worked well. Weekends I would sometimes substitute the workouts for long rides outside with some intensity and climbing mixed in.

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**Author:** ![Thisdale](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/thisdale/32/23872_2.png) [@Thisdale](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Thisdale)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/winter-training-for-increased-ftp/30674/3 "2026-01-05T14:16:33Z")

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@JSampson Does High volume make a big difference? i presume its duration of workouts more than anything?

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**Author:** ![JSampson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/jsampson/32/3148_2.png) [@JSampson](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/JSampson)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/winter-training-for-increased-ftp/30674/4 "2026-01-05T14:43:59Z")

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I focused on frequency, then volume then intensity. Frequency - complete all workouts and do them as designed. Volume - more training stress each week - small adjustments done with consistency formed long term adaptations needed for multiple sustained climbs. Intensity - mostly polarized so the intensity had the effect of increasing volume as long as I balanced it with enough rest and endurance riding.

The plan will do all that for you. I would suggest yoga too for hips and hamstrings and lots of core work.