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Hi All

EN Newbie so be nice 

Are all FTP tests the same?? e.g. before joining EN I used the Sufferfest Rubber Glove 20min FTP test, which is different in duration and warm up (but not the painful 20 minute bit!) to say the Hunter Allan / EN FTP test. If I was to switch to the EN FTP test after 8 weeks of Outseason would i get a comparable result??

or is the key thing that you consistently test with the SAME FTP test.....

 

Many thanks

Graham (in the UK!)

 

Comments

  • Al TruscottAl Truscott
    Most important is to test in same environment in which you train. Trainet>>Trainer, outside >> outside. There are several different ways to determine FTP (EN wiki lists 4, there are others). As long as you get within 5% +-, its OK for training purposes, IMO. With 3 bike sessions a week based off FTP, you'l quickly find out if the # you came up with is accurate, depending on if workouts are too easy or too hard OVER TIME Meaning, we can all power thru one wko, but maintaining week after week ... Another story.

    Scientific types (engineers, etc) might prefer consistecny in method for comparison purposes.
  • Joseph LombardiJoseph Lombardi

    I would say the a 20 min. test is a 20min. test...it is important to have the 5min. clearing effort prior to the 20min. test ...does sufferfest rubber glove have this?...if not...I would switch....

    ...however the most important thing is ..consistency....which ever method you use ...you should use it consistently across the training period.

  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    Posted By Graham Page on 04 Nov 2013 08:12 AM

    Hi All

    EN Newbie so be nice 

    Are all FTP tests the same?? e.g. before joining EN I used the Sufferfest Rubber Glove 20min FTP test, which is different in duration and warm up (but not the painful 20 minute bit!) to say the Hunter Allan / EN FTP test. If I was to switch to the EN FTP test after 8 weeks of Outseason would i get a comparable result??

    or is the key thing that you consistently test with the SAME FTP test.....

     

    Many thanks

    Graham (in the UK!)

     

    Please see the testing jazz at the top of the main Wiki Cycling page here. 

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