How often do you update your zones?

Training With Power
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I initially did my FTP test on a trainer before starting my training program, within the first 3 weeks, I got new threshold notifications from Training Peaks. Should I continue to update my zones each time OR should I just do this every so ofter (ie once a month)?

Thanks

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Hi @mfarsi - I would update your zones per the notifications but still follow the plan.

What kind of training (workouts, group rides, a race?) were you doing when you got these notifications?

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Cool. Both were on Sweet Spot “group rides” - I am on Sweet Spot Plan 1 . I did solo rides on both of the group ride days.

I’ve been off of the bike for a few months, actually almost a year, so I think when I did my FTP test I was at my low-point of fitness. Regular riding will likely yield a lot more of these notification.

Thanks for your help!

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Yea, hearing that you DEFinitely want to update your training zones to reflect your improving fitness. This is exactly what we were podcasting about with using normalized power here:
https://fascatcoaching.com/tips/how-to-measure-ftp-improvement-with-normalized-power/