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Using Zwift FTP test to reset my cycling power?

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  • June 23, 2021 at 7:11 pm #12877
    jwavec
    Participant

    I am a few weeks into my full triathlon plan and it is time for me to reestablish my FTP. Is it okay to use the Zwift FTP test for this?

    June 23, 2021 at 8:00 pm #12878
    winoria
    Moderator

    can it be assumed that you are referring to Zwift’s ramp test?

    June 23, 2021 at 8:39 pm #12879
    jwavec
    Participant

    Yes. Either the ramp test or the short version FTP.

    June 24, 2021 at 4:50 am #12881
    winoria
    Moderator

    I cannot talk for coach Matt or Coach David, neither am I a coach. I can only share my (limited) experience 😀
    My understanding of the 80/20 system is, that the intensity and zones are based on the described threshold tests that can be found here. I was initially using a slightly different FTP test (Coggan 20min test) but ended up switching to the 80/20 test as otherwise the Zones would be slightly off due to the test giving me (in my case) lower FTP.
    Here you can look at the discussion I’ve had with David.

    Long story short: Use the 80/20 protocol.

    Sorry if this isn’t what you wanted to hear. Happy reading.

    Thanks
    Winoria

    June 24, 2021 at 4:54 am #12883
    winoria
    Moderator

    This is also an interesting read (click)

    June 24, 2021 at 8:27 pm #12897
    jwavec
    Participant

    Thanks so much @winoria!

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