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Ten Minute Tips #62: Why FTP Isn't For Setting Training Zones (And Alternative Approaches)

Ten Minute Tips #62: Why FTP Isn't For Setting Training Zones (And Alternative Approaches)

Update: 2025-08-25
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Our coaches sit down to discuss the downsides of using FTP as an anchor for many types of intervals, how your individual physiology can make those targets suboptimal for the best stimulus, and the many alternative approaches that we use instead. We dig into VO2max, anaerobic and sprint efforts, plus first threshold and endurance riding. Then we answer your questions on minimum effective dose, breaking out of a rut, assessing realistic targets, and more.
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Ten Minute Tips #62: Why FTP Isn't For Setting Training Zones (And Alternative Approaches)

Ten Minute Tips #62: Why FTP Isn't For Setting Training Zones (And Alternative Approaches)

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