How to Improve FTP in 8 Weeks With AI Endurance: Success Story

How to Improve FTP in 8 Weeks With AI Endurance: Success Story

Published May 10, 2020 · Updated Jul 25, 2020

We recap the results of following AI Endurance’s cycling training plan that saw our FTP grow according to AI Endurance’s predictions, following the instructions on how to improve FTP.

We - Dominik and Markus of AI Endurance - have been training for Paris to Ancaster 2020 , a gravel grinder race that was supposed to happen on April 26th 2020 but was cancelled because of Covid-19.

Nevertheless, we stuck to AI Endurance’s 8 week cycling training plan and saw great improvements. If you missed earlier posts about our journey, you can find them here:

Results

Dominik grew his FTP to 283 W in 8 weeks, slightly better than the prediction of 261 W, achieving a new PB with AI Endurance’s individualized training plan. His thoughts:

Markus grew his FTP to 299 W in 8 weeks, also slightly better than AI Endurance’s prediction of 293 W. His thoughts:

Check out Markus’ FTP test on Strava:

20 min FTP test - strava

Also, see how his FTP improved over time compared to AI Endurance’s predictions:

how to improve ftp

How to improve FTP - Getting Started

Don’t waste your time with one-size-fits-all training plans. Use AI Endurance’s predictive data-driven approach instead to improve your FTP and get that PB! Get your own personalized training plan today!

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