SECT/06 · 03 GUIDES
[ Cycling ]
FTP, power zones, and structured bike training. How to test, set zones, and turn power meter data into fitness that shows up on the road.
authors · MR_COACH_KB ·· status · PUBLISHED
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GUIDE/001
Cycling Power Zones Explained: How the 7-Zone Model Maps to Your Training
Learn the 7-zone Coggan power model: what each zone trains, common mistakes, and how to use FTP to structure your cycling training.
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GUIDE/002
FTP Testing for Cyclists and Triathletes
How to test FTP: the 20-minute test, the ramp test, 2x8 efforts, and long time trials. Pacing advice, indoor vs outdoor differences, retest timing, and what to do with the number.
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GUIDE/003
Normalized Power Explained: The Algorithm Is Sound, the Hype Around It Is Not
Normalized Power weights variable efforts to estimate real physiological cost. The math is solid. The blind spot the hype skips: NP is only as good as your FTP, and FTP is a moving target.
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