Doing an FTP test, or any maximal performance test for that matter, means taking time out of training. To perform optimally you need to taper beforehand and will likely need some recovery afterwards.
Cycling has become an appreciably data-rich sport and, with a major focus on indoor cycling of late, one of the concepts that have risen to the fore is Functional Threshold Power – or FTP. The most ...
I used to have a love-hate relationship with indoor training. Over winter, when I used to race ‘cross, I was pretty religious about commuting home from work, then hopping straight on my basic, ...
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You can purchase a lactate test to complete at home nowadays - should we be abandoning FTP tests in favour of a more scientific approach?
The classic ‘FTP test’ has long been the gold standard method of determining the power a cyclist can sustain for one hour - ...
Are we using smart trainers “dumbly?” When should we be using ERG mode and when should we be using other modes like “resistance” or “slope” to optimize our workouts? In the ever-evolving landscape of ...
The Peloton functional threshold power test (known most often as the FTP test) is a brutal 20-minute slog that is, well, uncomfortable to do. It's also important, especially if you want to start ...
Elite’s Rivo smart trainer promises much but ultimately left me disappointed with its middling performance compared to its rivals. The successor to the highly rated Suito, the Rivo offers a little ...
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