Current guidance recommends that FTP tests should be completed every 4 - 6 weeks during training plans. But that seems to be a lot of FTP testing. After all, it is a grueling test and causes stress. In addition, if you complete Zwift races, you will have an estimated FTP. But is this estimated FTP reliable? So how often should you complete these FTP tests? Let's find out!
Disclosure: FTP recommendation of 4 - 6 weeks is during training phases. If you were in a 2-month transition phase you would not be recommended to complete FTP tests here. So 4 - 6 weeks for FTP testing does not equal 12 tests annually.
- Contents of This Video -
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - What Is FTP
01:03 - Why FTP Is Important
02:50 - How Zwift Estimates FTP
03:35 - Ramp Tests / 20-Minute Tests
05:06 - Does Zwift's Estimated FTP Match Test Results
06:18 - How Often Should You Test FTP
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