How to update your FTP
Your FTP (Functional Threshold Power) is the foundation for your training zones, workout power targets, and much of the analysis Pedal Pulse gives you. If you've just done a test, got a new number fr…
Your FTP (Functional Threshold Power) is the foundation for your training zones, workout power targets, and much of the analysis Pedal Pulse gives you. If you've just done a test, got a new number from another platform, or simply know your fitness has changed, here's how to keep it up to date.
Updating your FTP manually
- From the home page, tap the Body grid
- Tap the FTP card to open the FTP page
- Tap the pencil icon in the top-right corner
- Enter your new FTP in watts, add an optional note (for example "20-min test result"), and save
Your new FTP takes effect straight away, and your training zones are recalculated automatically to match.
Letting Pedal Pulse update it for you
You don't always need to update your FTP by hand:
- Power tests - When you complete a power test, Pedal Pulse detects it and updates your FTP and training zones automatically
- Each time a ew ride comes in - When you complete a new ride we scan it for your best power durations and compare that to previous rides. This can the be used to adjust FTP when needed.
- Training plan setup - When you create a bespoke training plan, the wizard asks for your FTP so your plan starts with the right targets
Where your FTP is used
Keeping your FTP current matters because it drives your training zones, the power targets in every structured workout (including workouts sent to Zwift and other platforms), and your performance analytics. An out-of-date FTP means workouts that are too easy or too hard.
On the FTP page you'll also find your FTP history, trends over time, and — for Pro subscribers — FTP predictions.
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