How To Do An FTP Test To Measure Your Cycling Fitness

A great way to stay motivated with your cycling is to see your fitness progression. But how do you measure that? And how do you know how fit you are? Manon is here to explain how to do an FTP test to measure your current fitness level and how to continue to track your progress.

0:00 – Intro
0:21 – What is FTP?
1:11 – What you need
2:16 – 20-minute test
5:07 – Training zones
5:51 – outdoor test

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