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Power-Based Training | Core Cycling Science & Training | N+One
Core Cycling Science & Training
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Power-Based Training
FTP, critical power, power profiles, and wattage-based programming
Beginner
Trainingszonen fürs Rad: Power, Herzfrequenz und RPE erklärt
Lerne Trainingszonen fürs Rad – Power, Herzfrequenz und RPE – um gezielt Anpassungen zu erreichen, das Gray‑Zone‑Problem zu vermeiden und smarter zu trainieren.
May 13, 2026
4 min read
Intermediate
FTP verstehen: Grundlage des leistungsbasierten Trainings
Was FTP ist, wie du es testest und in Trainingseinheiten nutzt – plus wie N+One adaptive Coachingsessions produktiv hält.
May 13, 2026
8 min read
Intermediate
VO2max-Intervalle fürs Rad: Hebe dein aerobes Leistungsniveau
Lerne, wie VO2max-Intervalle (3–8 min bei ~106–120% FTP) dein aerobes Leistungsniveau heben. Sessions, Periodisierung, Monitoring und Regeneration für fortgeschrittene Fahrer.
May 13, 2026
8 min read
Intermediate
Laktatschwelle und funktionale Reserve: Dein Praxismotor für Ausdauerleistung
Laktatschwelle, nicht VO2max, bestimmt nachhaltige Leistung. Physiologie, Tests und praktische Trainingsprotokolle, um deine Schwelle zu verschieben.
May 13, 2026
8 min read
Intermediate
Why Your FTP Plateaus After Year Two
FTP plateaus when early gains slow and your training inputs stop matching the adaptation you need. Diagnose the cause, then make one clear correction.
May 9, 2026
6 min read
Intermediate
The FTP Ceiling: Why Your Progress Has Stalled
April 15, 2026
8 min read
Intermediate
5 fixable reasons your cycling power drops with age
If your FTP is falling after 35, these five fixable causes help you protect threshold power and rebuild performance with better training decisions.
April 4, 2026
7 min read
Beginner
Podcast recap: 5 reasons power drops with age
A concise recap of five fixable reasons cyclists lose power with age, plus a practical two-week reset.
April 3, 2026
4 min read
Intermediate
Cycling power zones: a practical guide for real training weeks
Understand cycling power zones, when to use each one, and how to sequence them in a realistic week.
March 28, 2026
7 min read
Intermediate
FTP vs eFTP: what each metric actually tells you
A practical guide to understanding tested FTP and estimated FTP in your N+One performance charts.
March 18, 2026
7 min read
Intermediate
FTP is a snapshot. Durability is the real story
FTP is a snapshot; durability is the goal. Build aerobic base, add intensity and race sims, hone fueling and recovery, plus strength to sustain race power.
February 13, 2026
8 min read
Intermediate
Cycling Power Zones: Train Smarter with Power
Learn how cycling power zones translate watts into precise training stimulus. This practical, science-based guide explains FTP and alternatives, a 7-zone model, workouts by zone, pacing with power vs heart rate, and how adaptive coaching (like N+One) uses zones to maximize gains without burning out.
January 22, 2026
8 min read
Intermediate
Best practices for power meters: Sprinting with Precision
Make your sprint watts trustworthy. Practical, science-backed steps to ensure your power meter records true 1,000W+ peaks — maintenance, sampling, pre-race checks, and troubleshooting.
January 15, 2026
10 min read
Intermediate
Power meter precision: Defeating drift on long rides
Keep Zone 2 honest. Practical, science-based steps to prevent power meter drift on multi-hour rides—temperature compensation, torque checks, battery care, in-ride verification, and post-ride analysis.
January 15, 2026
9 min read
Intermediate
Power meter calibration: Foundation of accurate FTP
Power meter calibration is the single-most important habit to keep your FTP, zones, and n+1 AI coaching honest. Learn zero-offsets, robust FTP testing protocol, and troubleshooting.
January 15, 2026
8 min read
Intermediate
Understanding FTP: The Foundation of Power-Based Training
Learn what FTP is, how to test and use it to structure power-based training, and how N+One’s adaptive coaching keeps every session productive—no failed workouts.
December 2, 2025
8 min read
Intermediate
Sprint Power Training: Build Explosive Neuromuscular Power for Cyclists
Develop true sprinting ability with science-based sprint sessions, year‑round programming, and practical tips for maximal 5–30s efforts. Learn recovery rules, sprint formats, sample sessions, and how N+One adapts sprint work to your life.
November 29, 2025
8 min read
Intermediate
Power Profile Analysis: Find Your Strengths — Sprinter, Climber, Pursuer, or Time Trialist
Learn how to build and interpret a cycling power profile (MMP across durations), identify your phenotype and limiters, and turn that insight into focused, science-backed training. Practical testing, training templates, and how N+One adapts your plan in real time.
November 3, 2025
8 min read
Intermediate
Racing with Power: How to Execute Your Perfect Race Plan
Turn data into decisive race execution. Learn how to use power—FTP, normalized power, and targeted pacing—to race time trials, road races, crits and gran fondos with science-backed, practical tactics.
November 3, 2025
8 min read
Intermediate
Maximize Performance with Cycling Strength Training
Cycling strength training builds power, resilience, and efficiency. Learn evidence-based lifts, rep ranges, session templates, and how to integrate 2x/week strength work into base and build with maintenance during peak phases—plus how N+One adapts training in real time.
November 2, 2025
8 min read
Advanced
Sweet Spot Training: Maximum Gain, Sustainable Fatigue
Sweet spot training (88–94% FTP) delivers high aerobic gains with manageable fatigue—ideal for time-crunched cyclists. Learn interval design, periodization, nutrition, recovery, and how to integrate sweet spot into an adaptive training plan.
November 1, 2025
18 min read
Intermediate
VO2max Intervals for Cyclists: Raise Your Aerobic Ceiling
Learn how VO2max training cycling (3–8 minute intervals at ~106–120% FTP) raises your aerobic ceiling. Science-backed session templates, periodization tips, monitoring, and recovery guidance for intermediate to advanced cyclists.
October 19, 2025
8 min read
Intermediate
FTP Test Cycling: How to Measure Your Functional Threshold Power Accurately
Learn how to run reliable FTP test cycling protocols (20‑minute, ramp, 2x8/10, critical power), prepare and calibrate your power meter, and validate results so your training zones and workouts stay honest and productive.
October 17, 2025
6 min read
Beginner
Understanding Training Zones: A Complete Guide to Power, Heart Rate, and RPE
Learn cycling training zones—power, heart rate, and RPE—to target specific adaptations, avoid the gray zone, and train smarter with adaptive, science-based planning.
October 17, 2025
4 min read