This is a challenging one to answer. I started using an SRM in Feb of this year. When I started my FTP was ~220W and I'd been training (SST, 2x20, etc) regularly since November - mostly on my rollers. My FTP is now ~250W. I had made it to 235W and plateaued for a while. With some of the keen insight of those on this list I was able to break through the plateau. I also found that I was naturally "better" in some areas than others (5 min power for example). Knowing this from my training with a PM I was then able to focus more on my weak spots (FTP).1. How much did it help you progress and in what amount of time?
The PM doesn't make you faster. It's what you do/interpret with the data gathered from using the PM. Everyone has a different learning curve and I believe that ones' improvement strongly correlates to ones' learning curve.2. Was there a big jump in ability in the first some-odd months and then later much less?
I think that you need to look at this from another angle. A PM won't necessarily make you x% better than training by HR or whatever. If you're already at, or near, your genetic potential via training by HR then a PM isn't going to make you that much better. A PM will help to make the vast majority of us who better more quickly than by training by HR (assuming you and/or your coach know what to do with the data).3. Comparing to the improvement of others around you without power meters, did you progress more?
I had been using speed as a proxy for power for several years on my trainer so I would say that it's more from working the data from the PM.4. Did you progress more due to the power meter or specific workouts you started after you got it? (e.g. did you get it, not have much progress, then discover some power-meter training program and that gave you a boost?)
I have been thinking about selling it....donrhummy said:Thanks! So...does that mean I can have your power meter?![]()
We use essential cookies to make this site work, and optional cookies to enhance your experience.