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FireFly Training & Indoor Cycling
5.5
FTP Zone Indicator
Power is one of the most efficient and scientific ways to measure the intensity in cycling
training; the unit is Watt. It is commonly used by professional trainers and athletes as an
indicator for their improvement. The FTP is definitely a helpful system for both aerobic
and anaerobic training.
When you set up your lighting preference in
as
FTP Zone
, the screen
background color, console light, and/or rear light will change color according to your
current %FTP.
Through the FTP Zone, you can measure your training intensity and how much force your
body has inserted during the workout.
Light
Power Zone
Training Intensity%
(
%
FTP
1
)
Levels
Blue
Z0
Recovery Zone
0~100
Lowest
Cyan
Z1
Endurance
101~150
Low
Green
Z2
Tempo
151~200
Med-Low
Yellow
Z3
Lactate
Threshold
201~250
Medium
Orange
Z4
VO2 Max.
251~300
High
red
Z5
Anaerobic
301~350
highest
Magenta
Z6
Maximal Effort
351~
Extreme
Reference⚠
Warning!
Please warm up for at least 15-20 minutes to allow your body to adjust to the
intense FTP training.
It is highly recommended for beginners to seek professional guidance before
attempting high intensity training. Attempting intense training prior to any related
training or guidance will cause severe energy chronic fatigue and serious injury.
If you feel faint or any other discomfort, please stop exercising immediately.
☞
Tips
The default FTP rate is 200. Please adjust in accordance with your own physical
condition and insert your personal maximum average rate,
see
Functional Threshold Power (FTP)
When you have input the higher force onto the pedals, with faster revolution, or
have increase in resistance, the power rate will increase.