Functional Threshold Power – UNLOCK YOUR TRUE CYCLING POTENTIAL!

FTP Complete Guide

**Quick Answer:** Functional Threshold Power (FTP) is the maximum average power in watts a cyclist can sustain for approximately one hour. It serves as the foundation for personalized training zones, workout intensity, and performance tracking. FTP is tested through protocols like the 20-minute test (multiply average watts by 0.95) and should be retested every 4-6 weeks during active training. Training zones from Zone 1 (recovery, <55% FTP) to Zone 7 (sprints, >150% FTP) are calculated as percentages of your FTP. What is Functional Threshold Power (FTP)? Functional Threshold Power, commonly abbreviated as FTP, represents the maximum average power output a cyclist can sustain for approximately one hour of continuous riding. Measured in watts, FTP serves as the cornerstone metric for

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Life Got in the Way? The Time-Crunched Workout Fix The Training Downshifter Turn any workout into a quality session when time is short Planned Workout Type FTP / Threshold IntervalsVO2 Max / High IntensityEndurance /

FTP Testing

**Quick Answer:** An FTP test measures your maximum sustainable cycling power for approximately one hour. The standard 20-minute protocol takes 45 minutes total: 15-minute warm-up, 5-minute all-out effort, 10-minute recovery, then a maximal 20-minute time

FTP Power Meters

**Quick Answer:** Power meters measure cycling power output in watts using strain gauges in pedals, cranks, or spiders. Top choices include Favero Assioma Duo pedals ($799, dual-sided, ±1% accuracy), 4iiii Precision crank arms (budget-friendly single-sided),

FTP Power Zones

**Quick Answer:** FTP power zones are seven intensity ranges based on your Functional Threshold Power: Zone 1 (Active Recovery, <55% FTP), Zone 2 (Endurance, 55-75%), Zone 3 (Tempo, 76-90%), Zone 4 (Threshold/Sweet Spot, 91-105%), Zone

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