FTP, or functional threshold power, is a metric used in cycling to determine an athlete’s sustainable power output over a prolonged period. It’s essentially the highest power level an athlete can maintain for approximately one hour without bonking or hitting a wall. This metric is crucial for understanding endurance capabilities and training effectively.
FTP serves as a benchmark for training and racing. By knowing your FTP, you can tailor your training to specific power zones, plan your race tactics based on your FTP, and track your FTP over time to assess your fitness gains and identify areas for improvement.
Boost Your FTP by Mastering Metabolic Flexibility
Zone 2 training improves your FTP by building mitochondria. Mastering metabolic flexibility can help you make the most of your Zone 2 training. Here’s how.
When Is It Time to Reset Your FTP?
Keeping your FTP up-to-date ensures that you’re training in the right power zones. Here’s how to know when it’s time for a reset.
4 Reasons Why Threshold Tests Are Worth the Stress
Dreading test day? Here are four ways threshold tests can benefit athletes—and why you shouldn’t be afraid of them.
The FTP Test: Physiology and New Protocols
The gold standard 20-minute FTP test might not work for all cyclists. Using WKO4 for deeper analysis, these Empirical Cycling Tests could provide a closer approximation of true functional threshold power.
Running With Power: How to Find Your Run FTP
Running with power is a new technology that seeks to provide more accurate metrics for runners and triathletes. For those that are interested in running with power, Coach Jim Vance has some simple tips to help you get started.
3 Workouts to Increase Your Functional Threshold Power
Raising your Functional Threshold Power is critical to cycling success. Here are three workouts you should be doing to raise your FTP.
Using Zone 2 Training to Improve Your FTP
While pushing harder might feel beneficial, low-intensity training can have greater benefits to your top-end performance. Here’s how.
