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2010-03-07 6:51 PM

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Subject: FTP Testing on bike today...have question...

Hi BT'ers...I did a 30 minute FTP test on the bike today on a computrainer, and I am wondering about my results.

Anyone know what a decent avg. watt output is for a female? Is there a range? Speed? Again, is there a scale of sorts to figure out what my results fall within others???

Thanks for any input...much appreciated!

2010-03-07 6:56 PM
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Subject: RE: FTP Testing on bike today...have question...

Power profiling is one way - you can read more here:

http://home.trainingpeaks.com/articles/cycling/power-profiling.aspx

Shane

2010-03-07 7:00 PM
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Subject: RE: FTP Testing on bike today...have question...
Definitely take a look at that chart. 

Did you do a 30 minute test today (ie all out for 30 minutes)?  The first thing you need to do is translate that to an estimated FTP.  Then determine your watts/kilograms (w/kg).  That will give you a comparable number to use when looking at the chart.

Comparing watts or speed is close to irrelevant.  I know plenty of people who put out 20% more watts than me but are plenty slower...weight, drag, etc can all factor into it.  W/kg is often you best source of comparing data.
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