The rationale behind the technogym functional threshold power test
Abstract
The Technogym Functional Threshold Power (T-FTP) test is a fitness test that assesses endurance performance. The purpose of this study was to compare the physiological and psychological responses of this test (16 min at submaximal intensity followed by 4 min at maximal effort) with those of a 20-min time trial, commonly used in cycling to evaluate endurance performance. We found that respiratory frequency, perceived exertion, oxygen uptake and heart rate were to a large extent lower in the T-FTP test than in the 20-min time trial, with implications for performance assessment and testing adherence in fitness practitioners.
RAS ID
39735
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Date of Publication
2021
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences
Copyright
subscription content
Publisher
IEEE
Comments
Nicolò, A., Zanuso, S., Zoffoli, L., & Sacchetti, M. (2021). The rationale behind the technogym functional threshold power test. In 2021 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Industry 4.0 & IoT (Metrolnd4.0&loT) (pp. 203-207). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/MetroInd4.0IoT51437.2021.9488531