Functional Threshold Power (FTP)

Functional threshold power (or FTP) is one of the most important metrics used in cycling. It is defined as a maximum mean power that a cyclist can sustainably produce for the period of one hour and it is measured in watts.

FTP is a benchmark that can be used to measure fitness and predict performance. Functional Threshold Power is critical for analyzing your workouts and seeing long-term improvements.

There are a number of reasons to measure your Functional Threshold Power (FTP). Knowing your FTP will show you how hard are your workouts and just how much improvement you've made. If you're training for a race, accurate FTP measurements will help find the right balance of interval work and longer, sustained efforts.