Not sure that im to happy with my new FTP had a superb test yesterday, 214 to 285 BUT my first new workout ( Ebbetts SPB2 ) was brutal. Im feeling way out of my depth with the new bump, BUT I made it through the workout, but thinking I should reduce from SPB2 mid to low or reduce intensity until I …

That is a massive jump. Either you have been a long time since the last test or you have changed either your trainer or your method of testing. Without knowing any more I think I might be tempted to go a bit easy at first, maybe knock it up to 250 for a week and then raise it depending upon how you…

That is such a large jump that this warrants further investigation. Did you change anything about your setup or testing? i.e. did you use the same power meter and type of test? If you did make changes, post them here and we can help you figure out a good path forward.

No change in setup, but I have been 100% on my training for the last six weeks, strength sessions rolling stretching food etc. I calibrated my trainer before my ramp test so going on the assumption that it’s correct :confused: which is scarry

Congrats then! That’s huge progress. Chances are it will take a bit of time for you to adjust to the higher workload, so make sure to go into your workouts with proper fuel. Don’t be afraid to adjust the intensity slightly if needed and you’ll be used to seeing those higher numbers in no time …

Prior to your superb FTP test, did you sense that workouts were easier than they should have been? With that kind of bump (which I am amazed by but not doubting), what TR would have been treating as 120% V02 max levels of power in SPB1 should have felt happy little sweet spot intervals, not taxing …

That is monumental! Congratulations. I think time will be the ultimate judge. Can you complete the work without flattering yourself? Just remember that you can and should adjust the intensity to ensure that quality is the focus of each session.

Those vO2max and anaerobic workouts are going to hurt :smiley:

The simple answer is retest. If your FTP is similar your fine. You should see from your workouts if this really makes sense.

[image] l33ump: Im feeling way out of my depth with the new bump, [image] Harsh Reality - You OVER test on FTPs (support group) Training WHO ELSE SUFFERS OR HAS SUFFERED WITH THIS CONDITION Thoughts that you MAY have a problem: Did I actually over achieve on the …

Which trainer do you use? Has the temperature where you workout changed? I know, from experience, that my trainer (Tacx Vortex) will take up to 40 minutes to warm up in cold conditions. I have to calibrate it several times during a workout or it will show significantly higher power than I am actual…

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