FTP test .... is it important?

cruff

zest28 said:

After 2 months of training, I can definetly tell you not to rely on FTP but on how much a challenge the sessions are.

The 1st training program I was one was waaaaaaay too easy for me. I had to artificially boost my FTP alot to have any challenge. If I didn‘t boost my FTP artificially, I would have seen no gains at all.

Now this new training program is great for me. For this one I have to use my FTP (which i get from Zwift races). I do not artificially boost my FTP for this one as I have to go threw my pain barrier and suffering like hell already.

I am quite pleased with my results so far over these 2 months. Only need 9 Watts more to hit my FTP target for this year already I suspect my outdoor FTP is probably even higher than my target already.

Also I get my FTP scores from races as it seems I can deliver more power during races (I guess I am more motivated when trying to win).
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"I get my FTP from races"

Yeah... That's not how it works 😂

bobmcstuff

Fundamentally if it's an FTP based training scheme (e.g. trainerroad) and the sessions are "not challenging enough" that doesnt mean you should ignore FTP, it means your FTP is set wrong.

And getting it from races is pointless if your indoor FTP is going to be maybe 10+ watts different to your outdoor FTP (cooling etc.), depending on who you are.

People seem to forget that FTP and testing for it is a means to an end, not the end itself. If you're trying to find FTP to help set your indoor training then you should test on the same setup, because the only reason you're doing the test is to help you train on that setup.

pblakeney

You are missing the point of "I am more awesome than my FTP". 🤣

david37

HAHAHAH excellent .