FTP test after a 6 week FTP builder programme on Zwift

#Zwift #FTP #Traning
I took the FTP test after completing the 6 week FTP builder programme on Zwift.
It was horrible but happy with the results.

[@guystevens311]

Great effort. With better pacing your FTP may be a little higher. It's so easy to overcook it initially. Will be interesting to see your next test when fully recovered from illness.

[@CyclingwithRuss]

I’m over it now. I’m going to do a ramp test at some point this week mainly to how it compares and I heard that it’s more consistent for power output (I think)

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Please consider subscribing for that video coming up

[@guystevens311]

@@CyclingwithRuss Ramp test takes pacing out of the equation. Simply ride to exhaustion. When it starts getting really hard I find what is onscreen important. Mentally, I can push harder on the flat or a climb rather than a descent (even though ERG mode means this is physically immaterial).

[@CyclingwithRuss]

I’m hoping I can get close to the previous ftp

[@CyclingwithRuss]

@@guystevens311 would you recommend doing the ramp test with erg mode turned on then ?

[@kevinvanhugten2758]

Good job man. Did my first ftp on zwift today 252. I also will start the 6 week training program on zwift. Good progress congrats 🙌

[@CyclingwithRuss]

That’s a great base line number. Keep intouch buddy will be good to hear what you increase to. What test did you do ? I’m going to do another one in a couple of weeks but the ramp test this time

[@kevinvanhugten2758]

@@CyclingwithRuss i did the normal ftp test 1.13 . It was brutal. Tomorrow i wil start with the program for 6 weeks.

[@CyclingwithRuss]

@@kevinvanhugten2758 I’m excited to hear your results buddy 🤙 I’ll be following your progress on zwift mate

[@rafi_on_youtube]

@@kevinvanhugten2758 what was the 6 week result?

[@danielaruffin2182]

Maybe your expected new FTP was too high. I think the training totally paid off for you plus considering your Covid. Kudos on your hard effort and accomplishment!!!!

[@CyclingwithRuss]

I think so! It was hard but paid off and helped for the summer rides. I’m going to be doing another video soon of my latest training for a big ride this year so please consider subscribing ❤️

[@luciouspontorro3741]

I definitely agree. Expecting to jump to 300-350 from 230ish in only 6 weeks was unrealistic. Nonetheless 30+ watt improvement is still great work for such a short FTP building phase, and you were also coming off an illness. Keep up the great work 👍

[@CyclingwithRuss]

@@luciouspontorro3741 sorry for the delay! My partner has just given birth to our son. I agree I think I was deluded in how much it would increase. Now my focus is on building endurance for an event I’m doing in may. Please consider subscribing as I’m going to need help in achieving my goal ❤️

[@ibzit2]

Don't know how I got here, but hats off, smashed it mate 👌

[@CyclingwithRuss]

It’s that KZbin rabbit hole mate! Cheers though it was a tough session on the bike. Going to be doing another one soon. Be great if you could sub for that video 😉🤙🤞🏻

[@ibzit2]

There subbed, now go smash them Watts!! 😂 What's your zwift id? Will give a follow

[@CyclingwithRuss]

😂😂😂 cheers matey. It’s Russell Gosling Art (Krypton)

[@mwilko79]

Good effort Russ...they always hurt 👍

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Was horrible matey! It hurt like hell but worth it buddy ❤️

[@kennyvdh]

Clever pacing. Heartrate: I see a whole section 150-160, and you max "170"? Altough it peaked to 174

[@CyclingwithRuss]

My heart rate control wasn’t intentional! I just went as hard as I could for 20 minutes. Looking back now though with some more experience of doing them I think I could have paced it better

[@kennyvdh]

@@CyclingwithRuss It everytimes seems easy until you're about to start. you never know how your body will react.

[@CyclingwithRuss]

@@kennyvdh it’s one of the hardest things to do on a bike. I prefer the 20 minute test though over a ramp test! Going to be doing one soon to see how my training is going. Please consider subscribing for that and a exciting trip I’m doing in a few weeks

[@mutnutz]

Good set of gains there mate every gain counts

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Cheers mate 🤙 merry Christmas 🎅🏻

[@jamesp.1784]

Fantastic effort well done👍

[@CyclingwithRuss]

It was a tough one! I’ve recently done another for a training block I’m taking for an event. It’s going to be a tough couple of months ahead. Maybe consider subscribing for future videos 😉

[@CyclingwithRuss]

@philavegantriathlete not sure what’s going on. I had a notification of your comment but can’t find it anywhere

[@czeckson74]

with the last 30 seconds you are betraying yourself - you could never do that after 1 hour at 260W

[@CyclingwithRuss]

The evidence is in the video me friend. I do think I didn’t pace my correctly.

[@math86222]

I Did a FTP test and hit 280 ... I'm toasted Ahaha !!! Brutal works

[@CyclingwithRuss]

It’s the most brutal thing to do indoors 🤮 please subscribe for more brutality 😂

[@math86222]

@@CyclingwithRuss Yes for sure Thanks Friends

[@Eragonking53]

Do the ramp test

[@CyclingwithRuss]

I filmed one on Monday but it all went wrong on the screen recording. It’s coming soon 🤙

[@timvanmonero2720]

nice suffering 🐚🐚

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Cheers mate ❤️ hopefully my suffering deserves a new subscriber 😉

[@timvanmonero2720]

@@CyclingwithRuss yes, but you must watch and comment on my blowup at 21:00 aswell kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5fdkoN_mJ1mnpI 🙂