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What is Normalized Power (NP)?

An estimate of the power you could have maintained for the same physiological cost if your power output had been perfectly constant.

Deep Dive

Normalized Power® (NP) is a power averaging method, measured in watts, used to compensate for changes in ride conditions for a more accurate depiction of the physiological cost of a ride. Unlike Average Power, which treats all watts equally, Normalized Power emphasizes physiological responses to rapid changes in intensity. It gives more weight to high-intensity efforts, which are more metabolically costly than steady-state efforts.

Formula
NP = ⁴√ ( (∑ (rolling_30sec_avg ^ 4) ) / total_time )

Why It Matters

Average power often underestimates the difficulty of a ride, especially for criteriums, mountain biking, or hilly routes where power fluctuates wildly. NP tells you the 'true' metabolic cost of the ride.

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