3 Ways To Boost Your FTP & Why You're Not Improving!

FTP or Functional Threshold Power is a pretty crucial metric within cycling. Essentially, a higher FTP means that you can hold a higher power for longer - therefore, making you a faster cyclist.
So, how do you go about improving your FTP? Mark is here to share some tips that we’ve found to help us over the years!

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[gtn]

Has your FTP ever stagnated? How did you manage to push through and keep improving?

[Cookefan]

You guys need to get an electric chase vehicle. Whatever you’re using is LOUD! 😂 Sounds like a lawn mower with Bronchitis.

[stevendaddyrue]

Currently 194 my goal by September is 220 keep creating awesome content thanks

[zekevfab]

I recently discovered the importance of the aerobic threshold for long distance events, even more important than FTP / lactate threshold. I used to only focus on FTP, because it’s easy to get an estimate of it, but now I understand aerobic threshold is even more important for me as a IM70.3 athlete. Maybe you could do a video on AT too?

[mlustosakm]

339w FTP, but with 120kg this not make me very fast, and its crazy to ride uphill. So FTP its not my priority, if i can maintain the FTP and loose weight will be very nice hehe

[Oldmaite]

Ride your bike, ride your bike, ride your bike!

[jmunyard]

Great information, and awesome video.

[erictravis]

Currently 285 but working to push it back up to 300W. Some tough days ahead!

[EspenSkaufel]

Could you please do a winter triathlon?

[BurnyTone]

Missed or irregular periods in women and no morning glory in men are also indicators that you are overtraining or not recovering. GTN never mention this, so here you go 🤷‍♂️

[csaba]

Any chance you guys can switch to an electric motorbike for filming? Thanks!!

[captainsmith]

Volume is key! If you want to improve FTP, ride your bike more; it really is that simple.

[arunp.p.]

You sud try and get a quieter vehicle while filiming Or use mic with ANC or even edit audio before final cut, this will improove the viewer experience.

[reistje]

That seems like a beautiful place to ride!

[EatMyPropwash]

1000FTP. Ok jk jk. I’m in the mission for 300…. As soon as I recovering from covid…

[robert_mn]

Before I get a power meter, I need to get a bike that is worth more than the power meter. No point in putting one on a $250 bike lol

[jorgewilkes]

Great Video GTN, nice to see you in Lanza ! Where would you recommend to do FTP testing, on the turbo or road?

[youngy]

How comes you guys are always in Lanzarote lol thought you all live and work in Bath

[TransAmk]

How does strength training affect the FTP increase goal?

[jamiefuhrman]

#gtncoachescorner How should I go about selecting a coach? I consider myself well versed on training plans but my fitness gains have stalled recently and I think a coach may be able to get me over the hump. However, I don't just want to take a leap of faith and entrust something I care so much about in the hands of a relatively unknown person. Especially considering the expense. Thanks!