# Do i need to update FTP and map values **URL:** \ **Category:** Training\ **Created:** [May 5, 2021, 1:32pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/do-i-need-to-update-ftp-and-map-values/10076 "2021-05-05T13:32:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jj\_Masc29](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/jj_masc29/32/6002_2.png) [@jj\_Masc29](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/jj_Masc29)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 1:32pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/do-i-need-to-update-ftp-and-map-values/10076/1 "2021-05-05T13:32:19Z")
Hi I am recent sufferlandrian. I’ve done Fitness kick starter plan and now i am ending GrandFondo plan. I ve done three tests as prescribed in the plans. I just done the Half Monty 3 weeks ago. I’m just a little confused as my HR doesn’t reach the zone of the exercises unless i increase my FTP Value by 7 or 10 % and my map value by 3 % ( the last one : the Shovel, the Bat or Power station) Do I have to follow the HR zone or stay at the power calculated by the app ? ---
**Author:** ![Peteski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/97f17d/32.png) [@Peteski](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Peteski)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 1:45pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/do-i-need-to-update-ftp-and-map-values/10076/2 "2021-05-05T13:45:38Z")
Sounds like you might still be on a steep improvement slope, which means your 4DP values soon drop behind your fitness curve. If you are finding the workouts relatively easy then I would just plan in another HM test and see where that puts you. Or even a Full Frontal if you are feeling brave! ---
**Author:** ![titanicus](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/titanicus/32/5265_2.png) [@titanicus](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/titanicus)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 2:17pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/do-i-need-to-update-ftp-and-map-values/10076/3 "2021-05-05T14:17:59Z")
Essentially, the Sufferfest is a _power_ based training platform. There are a few workouts where other metrics take precedence (the constrained HR section of Half Monty, for example) but otherwise you should concentrate on matching power. HR is, of course, a useful metric but is variable on any given day based on hydration, temperature, fatigue, stress, etc. If you find that matching power through workouts leaves you with a feeling that you have not been trying very hard, you’ll probably need to retest but cross that bridge when you come to it. ---
**Author:** ![jj\_Masc29](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/jj_masc29/32/6002_2.png) [@jj\_Masc29](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/jj_Masc29)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 2:30pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/do-i-need-to-update-ftp-and-map-values/10076/4 "2021-05-05T14:30:03Z")
Thanks Power station +10%.was hard for my legs, easy for the cardio The Bat.: i just reach the low zone 3 on the last sequence with 2% of increase from the second ---
**Author:** ![jj\_Masc29](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/jj_masc29/32/6002_2.png) [@jj\_Masc29](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/jj_Masc29)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 2:34pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/do-i-need-to-update-ftp-and-map-values/10076/5 "2021-05-05T14:34:21Z")
So I will do a new test soon 2 weeks seemed to me a brief interval ---
**Author:** ![jj\_Masc29](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/jj_masc29/32/6002_2.png) [@jj\_Masc29](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/jj_Masc29)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2021, 8:28pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/do-i-need-to-update-ftp-and-map-values/10076/6 "2021-05-12T20:28:34Z")
I’ve done HalfMonty today Map + 44 FTP +37 It seems too high for a 3 week period ! ---
**Author:** ![Philip](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/philip/32/1199_2.png) [@Philip](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Philip)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2021, 11:59am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/do-i-need-to-update-ftp-and-map-values/10076/7 "2021-05-13T11:59:01Z")
I think what you might be seeing is that your CV is a lot stronger than your legs. So even though your legs are burning, your HR is barely under strain. I remember hearing about a runner who is new to cycling having the same symptoms. Because of their running, they have a very strong CV. But because they are new to cycling, they didn’t have the leg strength yet.