Getting fit through indoor cycling
Oof. I’ll be the first to admit that I do not enjoy max effort fitness tests. No sir. However, they are something of a necessary evil, if you are to work out efficiently. My last test was over 6 months ago, which is far from ideal. But that said, shortly after I did the 4DP … Read more
Right. Well then. Where the heck to begin? I guess we should start with what the heck is a 4DP Test, and why you might even want to do one. Being the differentiating factor, or unique selling point of The Sufferfest, the 4DP / Four Dimensional Power test is their own spin on the traditional … Read more
It’s a while since I’ve done a Zwift ride that’s heavy on new experiences and screenshots to take. Today’s Ramp Test puts an end to that. I’m going to drop a spoiler right at the start here – which you may have already seen if you follow me on Strava: Final FTP: 228w. This is … Read more
As covered in last week’s weekly review, and mentioned several times over the last month or two, I really wanted to get an FTP test done and dusted before the end of 2019. My goal was to finish the year at, or ideally above 200w as an FTP. Given that I had a rest on … Read more
Right then. So today was the day. The big day. FTP Test day. Let’s get the excuses out of the way up front, shall we? If anything I was too well rested for this. Due to bike troubles, I’ve had 8 days off the bike out of the last 12. Not great. That said, I … Read more