Power Zone Testing for Cycling
Professional power zone testing for cyclists. Determine your FTP and complete 7-zone power profile through Wahoo KICKR Bike testing.
Power is the most precise training metric for cycling:
- Objective, not affected by fatigue perception
- Instant feedback (vs. heart rate lag)
- Consistent across terrain, weather, fatigue
- Enables precise interval execution
Complete power profile based on FTP:
- Zone 1 (Active Recovery): <55% FTP
- Zone 2 (Endurance): 56-75% FTP
- Zone 3 (Tempo): 76-90% FTP
- Zone 4 (Lactate Threshold): 91-105% FTP
- Zone 5 (VO₂ Max): 106-120% FTP
- Zone 6 (Anaerobic Capacity): 121-150% FTP
- Zone 7 (Neuromuscular): >150% FTP
Professional smart bike for accurate testing:
- Ramp protocol to exhaustion
- Calculate FTP from threshold
- Complete VO₂ max data + power zones
- Customizable fit to your position
Most efficient training zone:
- 88-93% of FTP (upper Zone 3)
- Maximum training stimulus with manageable fatigue
- Core of most cycling training plans
Power-to-weight ratio for climbing:
- FTP divided by body weight
- Key predictor of climbing performance
- Compare to category standards
- Track improvements over time
Use power zones in training platforms:
- Input FTP for automatic workout scaling
- ERG mode for precise interval execution
- Progress tracking
VO₂ Max Test: $250
Complete power zone testing with 7-zone system and FTP determination on Wahoo KICKR Bike.
Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Behind Hindquarter restaurant (second entrance off Dakota St.)
Contact:
Phone: 831-400-9227
Email: info@fitevals.com
Professional power zone testing for cyclists in Santa Cruz.