Zwift’s FTP tests can be found under Workouts>FTP Tests. You can get to the workouts screen by clicking “Training” from the startup screen, or hitting the “E” key on your keyboard in game. There are three tests available. The first two (“FTP Test” and FTP Test shorter”) are...
Your FTP setting determines the power requirements for intervals in structured workouts. If your FTP is set too low you won’t get an adequate workout, and if it’s set too high you won’t be able to hit your power targets. Some Zwift races (fewer and fewer these days) are categorized...
Once you’ve set your FTP, Zwift can then adjust all of theworkouts and training plansto your specific level of fitness. You’ll also then know which race category you fit into, based on your current fitness level, because these are decided according to FTP in watts per kilogram (w/kg)...
But given I had a bunch of travel in the preceding 7 days, my score was down a bit due to jet lag driving lower training volumes. For this Friday workout, I picked something at random from Zwift’s workout library, and ERG workout of sorts to test out some gear I’m poking at....
you are putting into the gears of your bike. These are calledCoggan power zones, and bike training systems likeZwiftandPelotonuse the same basic idea. To calibrate these zones, you’ll take an FTP (functional threshold power) test—basically, a 20-minute race against yourself. From there, ...
Zwift offers several exciting ways to make the most of your indoor training time, whether you’re on your bike or the treadmill. Here’s a primer on all you need to know about using Zwift with TrainingPeaks to get the most out of Watopia.
Now that you've established your FTP,how much Sweet Spot shouldyour daily workouts contain? That depends primarily on four factors: Your ability level Time of year Type and duration of your target event Your training progression from week to week ...
The very first thing you need to do is to ensure you’ve done a spin-down or roll-down, which is effectively a calibration of your trainer. All companies do this slightly differently, and for most trainers it can also be achieved via 3rd party apps like Zwift and TrainerRoad: ...
ZwiftPower moves ladies up from the women’s B to A category when they hit an FTP of 3.7 w/kg. But the threshold for a mixed-category A race is 4.0 w/kg AND 250 watts. With many women racers being lighter-weight riders, that 250 watt threshold is never hit. (In fact, more than...
Devices Which Run Zwift Zwift is software, and you must install it on a compatible device in order to use it. Here is a summary of devices which can run Zwift. We’ve also included a note indicating the type(s) of wireless connections they allow: ...