FTP RAMP TEST - measuring early-season cycling strength for triathlon

How does your FTP stack up against Jenna Haufler's?
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Jenna's been training hard this winter for the upcoming triathlon season and thought it was time to measure her Functional Threshold Power - a metric used to construct deliberate power zones and race-day target efforts on the bike. This "ramp test" was only about 10 minutes, starting at an easy power and adding 20 watts every minute until failure. Although it doesn't make her any more of a person, and isn't an end-all-be-all metric, this improvement in her FTP bodes well for upcoming Ironman 70.3 and olympic distance triathlons.
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[@BPM2001]

Uhm.. just advice. Don’t watch the intro on a speaker or tv. Just saying.

[@FreestyleTri]

😂😂

[@mikes7654]

I thought the same thing ! Just glad she didn’t say YES at the end 😬👍

[@kristinspirek7616]

My husband heard and asked what I was watching 😂🤣😂

[@joew694]

I was about 30 seconds in when I had to slam the laptop shut and I just yelled out, "I'm not watching anything!!!"

[@mikes7654]

@@joew694 Jenna about got us all in trouble 😀👍

[@paigesettar2543]

Back on here to tell you that you're a badass and anyone who criticizes you for working hard is big jelly bean and ignore them. Keep crushing it and motivating all of us!

[@TheGlassArcades]

Great job, Jenna!!! Consistency and hard work really pays off. It's so awesome that you have a tangible way to measure your growth over the past year!! What a well-rounded athlete you are. By the way ... you could do really well in some bike races with those kinds of numbers. 😉 Just saying... maybe a time trial or a hill climb should be in your future.

[@FreestyleTri]

Thank you Liz! It is for sure fun to see the progress. Would definitely want to try some bike racing in the future :)

[@troycollett8540]

@@FreestyleTri you should def try a time trial Jenna

[@ziginc]

Ok first, that ftp is LEGIT. Well done. Second, the whole test in aero... was that from your coach or just the way you played it? I switch to the horns after about 250w (similar ftp).

[@samlissaman3734]

She races and will probably do most intervals on the aero bars so it makes sense to test the same way.

[@FreestyleTri]

thank you! yep I race in aero + train in aero, so I wanted my FTP to be measured in aero as well. it could have been artificially inflated if I were able to use the horns for leverage in the final intervals

[@CedricMurillo]

Watching the first minute of the video on my computer with my mom next to me (not watching my screen) was interesting..... I had to give her some explanation hahahah

[@gilbertamthor5098]

Wow. My wife thought i was watching porn at the beginning! LMAO

[@troycollett8540]

It’s funny that you do an FTP test and you think to yourself never again but then after a few weeks you wonder how much improvement you have

[@FreestyleTri]

that is SO true isn't it?

[@garymiller1216]

best intro sound to any vid i have heard in years, although my wife did look at me and "what are you watching?" great vid, keep it up guys

[@EatMyPropwash]

My favorite part of a ramp test is it takes less time than a full FTP test, and I can still go out later in the day and do an easy swim or run after a few hours recovery.

[@lukealexander8718]

My wife just came charging in to see what I was watching... haha

[@newbluerugby]

My wife just came into the room & gave me a 👀

[@HollyDunnDesign]

Fairy lights! That’s what I was missing from my last FTP test! 🤣✨ Great job, Jenna. You’re an inspiration 💪

[@CedricMurillo]

Nice video!! Thanks for sharing your trainings with us as always!!! Loved it!! Great job on the FTP Test!!!!!

[@mlegrand]

Way to go Jenna!!! 👏

[@FreestyleTri]

Thanks Matt!

[@niklaskohle4556]

really nice video, keep going

[@vincentbernatchez3250]

That is super strong ! Congratz Jenna and thank you to the both of you for another great video!

[@FreestyleTri]

Thanks Vincent!

[@timschroepfer2385]

Awesome job Jenna!! Love these video's from you and Miguel :-)

[@FreestyleTri]

Thanks Tim! Appreciate you watching our journey :)

[@jamesnewport1227]

I started this video with only audio... wasn't sure what I was in store for.

[@annybear3]

Seriously amazing! Also Miguel waving at the end... 😂 so sweet!

[@troycollett8540]

Interesting to see how your bike trading efforts progress over the next few weeks

[@seanwhite5001]

Great job!! Keep going......Strength work in the gym definitely helps; btw, what's the name of the track from 10 min?

[@angelowillis7274]

Looking awesome 👏 keep up the good work 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🦾🚴🏼

[@TriDaddy]

@12:40 Miguel, you can tell the world your girlfriend is a smokeshow!!

[@BlakeJacques]

LOVE THE INSPIRATION! As a first time ironman runner in 29 days, what are your biggest tips??

[@FreestyleTri]

keep an open mind. Rarely does a triathlete’s race day expectations meet reality. You’ll have ups and downs at unexpected times but that’s half the fun! Go with the flow and don’t let anybody take your day away from you

[@ashleytodd8697]

Miguel, has anyone every told you look just like Cody Miller?

[@gulbilsux]

You’re pretty badass! Well done

[@aimeeclarke2087]

Love this video is about you Jenna 😁

[@paigemhumphrey]

Amazing!! 💪💪 get it Jenna!!!

[@andyheilmann1656]

I've never heard of the ramp test Maybe I'll try it

[@bonn1771]

hers is a better than me

[@a2n-]

what is the name of the "module" you use to ride a "static" bike like this? the trick that simulates the road basically; sorry I don't have the terms

[@FreestyleTri]

Do you mean the bike trainer? The one I’m using is a Wahoo Kickr-it’s great!

[@a2n-]

@@FreestyleTri Yes that's it ! Thanks 🙏

[@troycollett8540]

That is a great benchmark to start the year

[@mikes7654]

Is the bed your talking about, is a Sleep Number bed ?

[@FreestyleTri]

It's an Eight Sleep bed-similar to Sleep Number but in my opinion much better. It does a much better job at cooling and heating throughout the night to help regulate your temperature as you sleep

[@carterzerweck3545]

Inspired me to set my Kickr up outside and do an FTP test myself !

[@FreestyleTri]

How'd it go?? I swear being outside in the fresh air helped me raise my numbers

[@colleenbaker2834]

You rock Jenna!

[@matthewlevenson8540]

Any pre video guesses?! I’m going to say…305👀

[@TheGlassArcades]

305 is super high for someone her size! Her watts per kilo would be through the roof ... She's a super talented athlete, so I imagine mid 200s is definitely possible!!

[@sydgront1]

whats the program at 1:36 to schedule your traning?

[@BPM2001]

Trainingpeaks, I guess.

[@medamine876]

bravo!!

[@niallyshere]

"I'm in the ready room" 😂

[@FreestyleTri]

thank you for catching that hahah

[@mikes7654]

Jenna, your intro about got several of your followers in trouble 🤫🤫🤫🤫.

[@rbcism]

Jenna in beast mode!!!!!

[@gabeduran8321]

Hey Ya'll, are ya'll eligible to do the couples tri in Florida coming up? One again, Congratz Mickey on your 5km PR. Although couldn't believe how critical Jenny was of your form; that you were too stiff in your upper body, perhaps implying you could have gone faster for those 5km. Jenny you didn't ask your coach the three crucial questions? You fundamentally need to Re-vamp your "mindset". It ain't there at all. :( but keep at it, because another crucial aspect in participating in any sport/events, is simply " BEING CONSISTENT "

[@qasiatv2180]

Jenna is a total badass chick and hot 😍

[@johnnyleemail77]

There is nothing in life quite like the relief when an FTP test is over (and your numbers are up) :)

[@FreestyleTri]

SO true