Do I have to do an FTP test?
FTP and zones
An FTP test helps adjust zones, but it is not always mandatory before starting.
Recommended steps
- Do a test if you want a clearer reference.
- Avoid doing it if you are very tired or sick.
- Warm up well before the test.
- Do not treat the result as an absolute truth: it is a reference.
- If you are new, it may be better to train for a few weeks and test later.
- Adjust according to sensations and later results.