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Conduting an FTP test after fitness loss.

Hi, as my cycling fitness has dropped over the last 3 months I wanted to do an FTP test to see where I'm at. However, because my FTP is set to 317 from when I was fitter I didn't complete the test. I didn't realize that it took your FTP into account when doing the test. The upshot was that I could not complete the test.
I guess there are 2 questions.
1. Should I manually adjust my FTP to something much lower before I retry?
2. Why doesn't it just perform the test like it is your first time conducting the test, therefore, eliminating this problem?

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Garmin-Eiliko over 2 years ago +1 verified

3309498Information can be found within this article. Open Link

Please review the why am I not getting an updated FTP estimate reading for my recorded activity section and the where can I see my FTP estimate…

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0 Wongataa over 2 years ago

Don't use the Garmin for the running the test, just use it for recording the data. Follow the test protocol of your choice. From the recoded data work out your FTP and enter that number into the Garmin.

0 Garmin-Eiliko over 2 years ago

3309498Information can be found within this article. Open Link

Please review the why am I not getting an updated FTP estimate reading for my recorded activity section and the where can I see my FTP estimate in Garmin connect to manually change your FTP so a new test can be performed and applied to your account.

Manually enter FTP directions Link

Then enable Automatically Calculating FTP

Then complete a new FTP test on the Edge. Conducting an FTP Test