Using the functional threshold power test to determine training intensity zones

the content of this work is a study of modern approaches to determining the intensity zones of training loads and planning the training process of highly qualified cyclists. The purpose of the study: to determine the effectiveness of planning the training load based on individual indicators of the Functional Threshold Power FTP test for highly qualified cyclists aged 19-24 in the pre-competition period. A feature of the study is planning the training load based on individual indicators of Functional Threshold Power (FTP), on the basis of which training zones are determined, which, in turn, allows the coach and rider to effectively manage the training process. The article presents the results of testing the level of functional threshold power in 11 young men aged 19-24 years, members of the Syrian national road racing team (average age – 21 years, average training experience – 9 years, average height – 175 cm, average weight – 65 kg). Based on the level of functional threshold power, we individually planned training load modes, defined training zones and built a training process for each cyclist. Analysis of the dynamics of the Functional threshold power FTP results shows that during training sessions, a reliable increase in the values of the functional threshold power was detected. Throughout the pedagogical study, we observed an increase in functional threshold power to 12 watts. Thus, the Functional threshold power FTPtest, implemented on the basis of individual power meters, is a convenient tool for determining the functional threshold power, based on which, in turn, the intensity zones of training loads are determined and the training process is planned.

аthlete's functional threshold power, FTP, power meters, anaerobic threshold, aerobic threshold lactate, maximum oxygen consumption, highly qualified cyclists, Syrian national team, recovery, endurance, tempo, aerobic, anaerobic