# Is my FTP correct?

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**Created:** [February 13, 2024, 10:34am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-my-ftp-correct/90922 "2024-02-13T10:34:27Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 13, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-my-ftp-correct/90922/16 "2024-02-13T13:04:49Z")

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> [@theflyingduttman](#):
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> I just want to make sure I’m training my endurance/tempo at the right level and slowly bring it up.

If this is your goal and you’re really not worried about FTP, maybe check out this thread. In a nutshell, some folks have had luck doing tempo/low sweetspot rides with an HR cap (~80-83% max hr). You extend interval time when HR is stable.

Might not be the best approach if you want to be a punchy rider, but great for building a base and getting back into longer efforts.

> [@Recent Flo podcast with Steve Neal](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/recent-flo-podcast-with-steve-neal/20765):
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> Anyone listen to this. All about raising FatMax, potentially very interesting but I felt the podcast could have done with serious editing; veered off in way too many directions It’s about raising FatMax and then we have this discussion on how not all Vo2 intervals are the same; and the host clearly was out of his depth Linked to the (IMO) harsh complaint about Jonathan interrup[ting Chad too much; clearly Jonathan also knows a lot and wants to share. This host (apologies) does not - sometimes …

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