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Old 12-27-20, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jay1680
OP here. Sorry for being imprecise. I am using a Wahoo Bolt in the menu under planned workouts it lists two tests, a 20 minute FTP test and an 8 minute FTP test. Both tests take about an hour with intervals and rest periods. I complete the intervals according to the instruction for each interval (40% or 100% effort) but at the end of the hour the Bolt says failed FTP test.
So which one did you do? If you did the 20 minute test, look at your average power over the twenty minutes and multiply by 0.95. If you've done the 8 minute test, multiply by 0.9 and that will be a rough estimate of your FTP. You only need that number as a training tool. If workouts are too difficult to finish with that number you can try lowering the number by five and having another go. And remember to fuel your workouts and rest well.
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