# Adjusting 4DP numbers

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**Created:** [December 16, 2020, 11:36am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/adjusting-4dp-numbers/5725 "2020-12-16T11:36:20Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 16, 2020, 4:11pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/adjusting-4dp-numbers/5725/2 "2020-12-16T16:11:42Z")

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Hello and welcome! Just a couple of observations regarding your comments that might help moving forward. Remember that outdoor numbers will typically be higher than indoor numbers. You should feel as though you have some left in the tank after efforts. The below article can give you greater insight into the testing process and interpreting the results. Rather than adjusting the numbers I would recommend doing a Full Frontal/Half Monty Double Plan that will give you new testing numbers. The goal of training is to stress the body to gain adaptation. If you overstress the body you will be in a constant state of overreaching and will not gain enough recovery to go through adaptation.

> [@From the Coaches: Are you training with accurate 4DP targets?](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/from-the-coaches-are-you-training-with-accurate-4dp-targets/5038):
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> I have noticed a few topics in the forum recently discussing a workout being too hard, a plan too easy and athletes questioning their 4DP profile. Although workouts and plans are tailored to your rider type and 4DP profiles, the app can only work with what it knows, meaning it is up to the athlete to make sure they are revisiting these numbers on a regular (every 3months) basis. Testing your 4DP numbers regularly ensures you are working with SMART goals. More often than not we see people using …

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