YOU DON’T NEED TO TEST EVERY 4–6 WEEKS!
Testing absolutely has its place. We use it to establish a performance profile, set appropriate training zones and help guide training.
You don’t need a maximal effort every month to know whether you’re improving. It doesn’t make you fitter, training does.
– Training Trends
– Consistency
– How you feel
– Race Performance
Those tell us far more than another test. And there’s more to race day outcomes than your FTP!
Proper testing also comes at a cost. To get meaningful results, you should be reasonably fresh beforehand and allow adequate recovery afterwards. That time could otherwise be spent accumulating consistent, high-quality training.
Finally… We only have a limited capacity to truly ‘go to the well’
Use it sparingly.
Train hard. Train smart. Be Your Best.