VERIFIED BENCHMARK

20 minute Power Test

Aerobic Capacity,

The Functional Threshold Power test measures power by measuring the average Wattage an individual can produce on a static bike.

Equipment Required: Indoor or outdoor bike with power measurement

Procedure:

  1. Participant performs a short warm-up following a RAMP protocol.
  2. Participant sets the timer for 20 minutes, then begins to pedal at a challenging yet sustainable pace on the static bike, and continues to do so until the 20 minute time limit elapses.