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The Athlete’s Guide to FTP

Bookmark this page as your guide for everything FTP-related, from foundational workouts to knowing when and how to retest.

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      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.

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