Every LeCoach workout is a structured list of steps. Here's how to read them.
Steps and targets
Each step is a duration plus a target:
-5m 92% FTP — ride 5 minutes at 92% of your FTP (cycling targets are always %FTP)
-30s 175% FTP — a 30-second burst
-10m 85% Pace — running steps are percentages of your threshold pace
-5m ramp 50-65% FTP — the target rises gradually from 50% to 65% across the step
Durations combine hours, minutes and seconds: 1h10m, 5m30s, 45s.
Repeat blocks
A line like 4x means: repeat the following block four times. So '4x / -4m 105% FTP / -3m 55% FTP' is a classic 4×4 VO2max set with 3-minute recoveries.
Cadence cues
Some steps carry a cadence target after the power target: 65RPM marks low-cadence torque work, 105RPM high-cadence work. Your head unit shows these with the step. Why these exist: Why these workout types?
Percentages vs watts
The workout chart in LeCoach shows percentages, and when your FTP is set you'll see the absolute value alongside (e.g. 92% FTP (253w)) when hovering the chart. Your device does the same conversion using its own FTP setting — which is why keeping FTP consistent across platforms matters (FTP vs eFTP).
The icons on workout and activity cards
Clock = duration, water drop = intensity, dumbbell = training load, bar chart = zone match, lightning bolt = power. The first four are the components of the workout execution score.
Warm-ups and cool-downs
Every workout includes them (typically 55–70% FTP). They're part of the plan's load math, so don't skip them casually — but extending a warm-up when you feel stiff is always fine.