Update: I’ve completed SSB HV 1&2 - last week was my recovery week
I did my ramp test on Sunday and got an FTP of 284W or 3.84 W/kg.
My previous high was 283W after which I had dropped to 278W.
I think my FTP is actually higher. My trainer in ERG mode suddenly failed to reach the required power targets half way through the ramp test.
Today, I did a threshold workout of 4x 15 minutes at around 97-99% of my FTP with brief 5 minute breaks in between and managed it quite well. It did not feel too hard until I hit the last interval where I average 282W for 15 minutes.
Overall, I think the SSB HV definitely made me stronger in a number of areas. I think my aerobic and muscular endurance increased quite a bit. My work capacity increased. And I’m sure my FTP got a bump, getting me closer to 4W/kg.
All that said, I decided to hire a personal trainer and give that a go. I am really excited how a more personal approach will work and how it will help build me up. We’ll see how that plays out…