Coach Tip Tuesday: How to Properly Conduct an FTP Test
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Properly conducting an FTP Test is essential for athletes who desire to train by power in cycling. Understanding exactly what an FTP Test is and what is being assessed in this workout are the first steps and foundation of being able to properly execute the workout and leverage the data that is gleaned from it in training.
Training and Racing with a Power Meter: Third Edition by Hunter Allen + Andrew Coggan, PhD + Stephen McGregor, PhD
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Chapters
1. Opening (00:00:00)
2. Power-Based Training (00:00:16)
3. What is Functional Threshold Power (FTP)? (00:01:18)
4. How to Determine Functional Threshold Power (FTP) (00:04:42)
5. The Important Elements of the FTP Test (00:09:32)
6. What is Being Tested (00:13:11)
7. The Bottom Line (00:17:56)
8. Closing (00:18:45)
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