Ten Minute Tips #74: FTP Training Mistakes (And Solutions)
From Empirical Cycling Podcast by Empirical Cycling
March 14, 2026 · 1h 11m
About this episode
The episode discusses common mistakes in FTP training and offers solutions from experienced coaches.
Our three most experienced coaches discuss common mistakes when training and building FTP. We look at testing, interval execution and progression, adaptation timelines, periodization, fatigue management, lactate testing, and much more. We also answer your listener questions on FTP training.
People in this episode
Host: Empirical Cycling
Topics covered
- FTP training
- training mistakes
- interval execution
- fatigue management
- lactate testing
Keywords
- FTP
- training mistakes
- intervals
- adaptation timelines
- periodization
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