Garmin DESCENT G1 Series Owner's Manual page 111

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Conducting an FTP Test
Before you can conduct a test to determine your functional threshold power (FTP), you must pair a chest heart
rate monitor and a power meter with your device
your VO2 max. estimate
NOTE: The FTP test is a challenging workout that takes about 30 minutes to complete. Choose a practical and
mostly flat route that allows you to ride at a steadily increasing effort, similar to a time trial.
1 From the watch face, select START.
2 Select a cycling activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > FTP Guided Test.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
After you begin your ride, the device displays each step duration, the target, and current power data. A
message appears when the test is complete.
6 After you complete the guided test, complete the cool down, stop the timer, and save the activity.
Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts per kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on
the color gauge.
7 Select an option:
• Select Accept to save the new FTP.
• Select Decline to keep your current FTP.
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Conducting an FTP Test
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