What Is FTP & How Do You Work Yours Out?

We’ve got the glasses out - it’s time for GCN to do Science. Functional Threshold Power or FTP is a key stat when it comes to measuring your performance. In this video, Conor and Manon will (hopefully) demystify FTP and walk you through how to figure yours out at home on a turbo with the help of Zwift.
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[gcn]

Did you do an FTP test with the help of this video? How did it go? Let us know down below 👇

[mnbvcxz]

you forgot two critical pieces: 1) stay seated during ramp tests, 2) calibrate your power meter before starting the test

[bigmikeshooter]

Great job. That's why you are the best cycling channel. Bravo from Greece...

[felipevogel]

Wow, what a nice timing, earlier today I watched an older video of yours talking about the same thing.

[jan_phi_lip]

I am so sold on a smart trainer for next winter season! Running is great to build a solid fitness level during winter but the muscles used when cycling are just too different, at least that is what I’ve experienced in my first ride for 2022 today 😅 Great job Connor and Manon and greetings from Germany.

[Hypersonicbiker]

Epic videos are coming nowadays. Thand You for these videos. Respect to Your works.

[marcomon]

Big Watts Conor! Really impressive! I bet Manon cheering you on is a +10W increase.

For me personally i love that i can have a number that represents my power. It motivates me to continously improve it.

[philipplorenz]

These two are such a great addition to the great GCN Team :-)

[JWhitneyInc]

Another great note is that with your newfound FTP, you can start using the Zwift workout programs. I just did my ramp test a week ago and got an FTP of 210 coming off a really inactive year, so I am now doing the 6 week FTP builder to see if I can make any gains.

[simonlynch]

"...put the fan on the ground..." Fanon. Manon.

I'll be here all week folks.

[ThetrueDave]

The Science Glasses definitely help, I actually understood that!

[joemalone]

Brilliant. What a great effort and cool vid. Keep them coming. Manon’s turn next, surely?! :-)

[tonywhetham]

Awesome. I just purchased a Kickr and Zwift. I am late to the party. Going to do my first FTP this weekend.

[robertm]

Connor challenging for the new “cycling shorts” model for the news show was classic!

[slwsnowman]

It's these videos that makes me wish the bike trail that runs parallel to the train tracks went for a much longer distance than it does. 5k doesn't feel long enough to get a good feel for my improvements.

[issaowaga]

Hi, can you guys do a review of the indoor cycling apps ie zwift and trainerroad

Ps love the content

[ltu]

You forgot to tell what it's for (setting the workout intensity), that the ramp test is less precise than the 20 minute test, and that there are other testing protocols based on feeding the software like Strava or Training Peaks with a well-paced time trial.

[nicknygaard]

Good info! I'm digging Manon with glasses 🤓

[samuraioodon]

Wow is the ramp lite new? I’m 58kg I should try this. Thank you

[madwank]

My advice is to have an energy gel before your effort and even during.