About this episode

The episode discusses the accuracy of FTP testing and introduces a new method for determining critical power.

We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/wtujst --- A new meta-analysis validates the three-minute all-out test as the most accurate single-session way to find your critical power. We break down why training platforms still default to less accurate protocols, and what that means for your zones.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Topics covered

• cycling performance
• critical power
• training protocols
• FTP testing
• meta-analysis

Keywords

• FTP
• critical power
• three-minute test
• training zones
• cycling intelligence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SEMIPRO CYCLING

Books & works: Your FTP Is Probably Wrong — Here's the Fix

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