The original “standard” FTP test, this one is also the longest, at 73 minutes. It includes 3 short ramps, plus a 5-minute interval over FTP which is meant to take the snap out of your legs so your 20-minute test uses less anaerobic power and more aerobic power. In this workout, ...
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...
“You might be a long way off where you want to be, but at this time of year that’s where you should be,” says Rowe. “Setting an FTP now will help you to evidence your improvements later on.” Why should I use Zwift for an FTP test?
How to Increase Your FTP What else does TrainerRoad do? ➥ Guide your indoor workouts on another platform If you’re looking for a virtual world to ride in, TrainerRoad isn’t the answer. However, it can be used in conjunction withZwift. Both apps can run simultaneously on your phone or...
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Zwift also uses W/kg to categorise races and group rides, so you can find a group to match your ability. What’s a good power-to-weight ratio? Professional cyclists can have an FTP with a power-to-weight ratio north of 6 W/kg. - Craig Zadoroznyj / SWPix.com ...
So, go ahead and ride! Enjoy, and benefit from, your indoor riding using your favourite Xert workout, or checking out a new route in Zwift. Helpful Resources For Indoor Riding Never do an FTP Test Again How to set up the Xert Remote Player ...
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....
How to Test: There’s two ways to do tests: Indoors and outdoors. Duh. But, I’d strongly recommend starting indoors. Obviously, if you’re on a trainer – then you’ll likely be indoors. But for determining general power meter accuracy, making it work indoors is a good step before ...
The first step in finding your Sweet Spot is determining your Functional Threshold Power. This can be done with either a 60-minute maximal field test, a 20-minute maximalfield testor aMaximal Lactate Steady State test (MLSS). Armed with your newly found FTP, your sweet spot training level ...