FTPist Magazine

How to Trigger Your Power-Ups To use a power-up in Zwift, you just need to trigger it while you’re riding. If you are on a PC or Mac, hit the spacebar on your keyboard. If you’re using a tablet or phone, simply tap the power-up icon on your screen. You can also trigger them by […]

To use a power-up in Zwift, you just need to trigger it while you’re riding. If you are on a PC or Mac, hit the spacebar on your keyboard. If you’re using a tablet or phone, tap the power-up icon on your screen. You can also trigger them by tapping the white circle in the […]

Winter training isn’t about being fast right now; it’s about building the engine that will make you fast next summer. Your plan should focus on three things: building a massive aerobic base, getting stronger in the gym, and doing just enough intensity to keep your “top end” from disappearing.Focus on the Foundation (Base Miles)Most of […]

The Secret to Climbing Faster Watts per kilo (W/kg) is the most important number to know if you want to understand how you’ll perform when the road tilts upward. It is a simple calculation that measures your power output relative to your body weight. Think of it as your “power-to-weight ratio”—the ultimate metric for your […]

To become a truly elite cyclist, you need to stop focusing solely on your FTP and start looking at the "hidden" numbers and handling skills that actually win races. While your FTP tells us how big your engine is, your analytics and bike handling tell us how well you can actually use that power on […]

You don’t get faster while you’re pedaling your bike. You actually get faster while you’re sitting on the couch, sleeping, or eating a post-ride meal. When you train, you are essentially breaking your body down by creating microscopic tears in your muscles and stressing your cardiovascular system. Recovery is the process where your body repairs […]

The best indoor cycling app is the one that actually gets you on the bike when it’s freezing, raining, or dark outside. There isn’t a single “perfect” platform, but there is a perfect one for you and your specific goals.In this guide, we’re going to break down the “Big Four”—Zwift, TrainerRoad, Wahoo SYSTM, and Rouvy—so […]

To get faster on the bike, you need to focus on two things: raising your “ceiling” with VO2 max intervals and lifting your “floor” with FTP sessions. The best workouts for your FTP are long, steady efforts at 88-100% of your threshold, while the best…

Yes, weight lifting is one of the best things you can do to improve your cycling performance. It’s not about getting bulky like a bodybuilder; it’s about making your muscles more efficient, protecting your joints, and increasing the maximum amount of…