Does the coach look at my data every day? The amount of time your FTP coach spends looking at and analysing your data depends upon the level of service you have signed up for. Please check out the FTP Training terms and conditions for each level of service for more detail.
Do I have to have a Today’s Plan subscription to receive my training programs? Yes for your FTP Training coach to be able to write and deliver the level of service expected from FTP Training the subscription to Today’s Plan is compulsory. The Today’s Plan system offers levels of data analysis and communication not offered by other training systems at a cheaper price and with different subscription periods. If set you up for a year, the Today’s Plan system costs less than $2/week.
Do I need to download my training sessions every day? It is always best to download your training data after every ride to make sure you don’t miss or forget important aspects of the ride/event that might be of use to your coach. With the Today’s Plan coaching platform you can note fatigue levels after each ride and other metrics like sleep quality and muscle soreness. This will help you FTP coach make sure you are on track to hit your personal bests out on the road, dirt or track
Why should I use a power meter? Used properly in a structured training program, tailored to power, it is an excellent tool for scientifically improving any rider’s performance and measuring those performance gains. Power is not affected by multiple factors that affect HR, so, they provide the athlete and coach with the best means of quantifying load and improvements over time.
What happens when I get sick? Simply mark the ride incomplete and make a note of what is wrong and how you are feeling. Your FTP coach will be informed and can then make an informed decision on what is the best way to proceed. This is the best and quickest way of letting your FTP coach know that something is wrong.
Can I call, text of use social media to contact my coach at any time? Sometimes you need to contact your coach and discuss very important matters regarding your training. If this is a pre-booked call then you can discuss issues then. If it is outside normal working hours then the best way to contact is still through the Today’s Plan note system. By streamlining the methods of contact to your coach it becomes easier to manage and more efficient, giving you quicker access and faster replies and decision making. Using social media, texts, viber, watts app, mobile would be the last port of call.
Can I change my program levels? Yes after your first 3 month commitment you are able to change down the levels depending upon what level of service you are looking for. You can change up at any time if you require more interaction with your coach. If you have any questions about which program level is right for you, head to our contact page & we can discuss what level may be right for you to reach your goals.
What is the minimum time commitment for a 1:1 Coaching FTP Training program? The minimum commitment for a 1:1 Coaching FTP Training program is 3 months. This is to ensure you and your coach have enough time to compile a highly personalised training plan and see the results from your training.
How can I pay for training? Visa, MasterCard or PayPal. (you can link your own preferred payment options to your PayPal account – e.g. Amex if you wish.)
What are the threshold tests & how are they done?Threshold/FTP tests Threshold/FTP tests are conducted in a number of ways depending upon the clients location. If a 20 minute climb is close by then this is the best option. If there is no climb of this length we may prescribe a shorter climb that is repeated and then the anaerobic contribution of this assessed in the data and threshold prescribed. Alternatively the athlete can conduct a threshold test on a indoor ergo. Although we sometimes observe lower threshold tests indoors compared to outside on a climb, it is a very repeatable way to test improvements. If we tested indoors we would then use this along with the clients data to set levels for riding outside. I am not now such a big fan of regular testing as it is invasive and requires the athlete to be recovered sufficiently. This often means reducing load again and again and slows the potential build and development of an athlete. Using the data produced by the athlete can without a doubt give equally good estimates of threshold power.
How is Today’s Plan used? Workouts are loaded into Today’s Plan and each day you will receive an email outlining the workout for the following day. It will give precise details to follow. This can also be accessed on a smartphone when travelling using the Today’s Plan app.
How do the alterations to the training program work? Depending upon the level of service you opt for alterations and changes to the prescribed workouts can be monthly, weekly or even daily where needed for the highest level of service. We write detailed training plans for World tour riders, doctors, overseas business men and women and FIFO workers and each plan is tailored to meet the specific time restraints and shift patterns of the individual.




