Science-Based Training

The FTPist Manifesto

Most training plans are guesses. We deal in data, cycles, and Dose-Driven Performance. The blueprint for your strongest season yet.

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The Philosophy: The "Perfect" Cycle

Effective training is not linear. It lives in cycles of stress (Overload) and recovery (Adaptation).

Step 01

Base & Build

3 weeks of structured overload. We progressively increase duration and intensity to force adaptation.

Step 02

Functional Overreach

The final week of the block pushes you to the limit. Fatigue (ATL) spikes, Form (TSB) drops.

Step 03

Rest & Taper

We drastically cut volume but maintain intensity. The body rebuilds stronger than before.

Step 04

Peak Performance

Fitness (CTL) remains high while Fatigue sheds. You enter race day fresh and powerful.

Visualization: The 3:1 Cycle

The classic FTPist training block structure (TSS per week).

Week 1: Base Week 2: Build Week 3: Overreach Week 4: Recover

Performance Management Chart (PMC)

Our strategy is built on the physiological law of Impulse-Response. We track three key metrics to ensure you are peaking at the right time.

CTL (Chronic Training Load) - "Fitness"

Your 42-day rolling average of daily stress. This represents your engine size.

ATL (Acute Training Load) - "Fatigue"

Your 7-day rolling average. This represents how tired you are right now.

TSB (Training Stress Balance) - "Form"

Fitness minus Fatigue (CTL - ATL). A positive number means you are fresh and ready to race.

Base Phase Build Phase -> Taper

Tailored Goals

Not all watts are created equal. We adjust your intensity distribution based on your specific event.

Increase FTP

(THRESHOLD)

Focus on the ability to sustain high power for extended periods (20-60 min).

  • Sweet Spot (88-94% FTP)
  • Threshold Intervals
  • High Volume

Increase VO2 Max

(CAPACITY)

Focus on maximum oxygen uptake. Short, very hard intervals.

  • 3-5 min intervals (110-120%)
  • Tabata / Micro-bursts
  • Longer recovery sets

Weight Loss

& ENDURANCE

Focus on fat oxidation (Zone 2) and consistency over intensity.

  • Zone 2 (65-75% HR Max)
  • Long rides (> 2 hours)
  • Fasted Training

TSB MASTER GUIDE Form

How to interpret your Form (TSB) score to predict race readiness.

+15 to +25 Optimal Race Form
Peak freshness
-10 to +10 Neutral / Training
Sustainable loading
< -30 High Risk
Burnout / Illness danger

No Power Meter?

Use Heart Rate!

Power (Watts) is instant truth. Heart rate is the body's response, affected by coffee, sleep, and heat. However, it is still a potent proxy for intensity.

Power (Watts)

External Load. Instant. Objective.

Heart Rate (BPM)

Internal Load. Delayed. Subjective.

The Next Pillar

Fueling the Manifesto

Training breaks you down. Nutrition builds you back up. If you under-fuel the work, you blunt the adaptation. We pair every workout with a specific carb/protein protocol.

Grams per Hour

Intensity-based fueling

3:1 Periodization

Match intake to load

Recovery

Glycogen restoration

Daily Timeline

Hourly strategy

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