# Training plans - Watts too high for beginner? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [November 28, 2018, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/training-plans-watts-too-high-for-beginner/14679 "2018-11-28T07:41:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jaffstar](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/gozwift/user_avatar/forums.zwift.com/jaffstar/32/27001_2.png) [@jaffstar](https://forums.zwift.com/u/jaffstar)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2018, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/training-plans-watts-too-high-for-beginner/14679/1 "2018-11-28T07:41:53Z")
I recently started some of the training plans / programs. On my second ride I was pushed to over 500 watts , a little too intense… Questions 🙂 1. Do you first run an FTP and then will it calibrate ? yes /no 2. If no , can you adjust on the workouts ? What is the best way to choose a program that works for your level of fitness ---
**Author:** ![Godmother\_Fox](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/gozwift/user_avatar/forums.zwift.com/godmother_fox/32/2428_2.png) [@Godmother\_Fox](https://forums.zwift.com/u/Godmother_Fox)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2018, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/training-plans-watts-too-high-for-beginner/14679/2 "2018-11-28T08:14:58Z")
Yes, You should set your FTP first … either You know it or You’ll do some FTP test - see 1 in my picture And yes, it will adjust workout values and difficulty just for you … You can create Your own workouts or even modify current one (copy and then change - see 2 in picture). New, updated one will be located under Custom Workouts - see 3. ![zwift](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/gozwift/original/2X/9/9a0d5a292845af958ca5fa4b1a37843678879801.jpeg) I modify workouts sometimes as I find some of them too hard for my current fitness … not too much Wattage actually, but have to shorten some intervals a little bit … As I run Zwift on AppleTV and its remote control is absolute Pain in A\*\*, I’ve installed Zwift on my Mac Pro. I use it just to configure my avatar (jersey, socks, etc…) and/or to work on workouts - change, create, etc … while I still run Zwift from AppleTV … those custom workouts are synced between my MacPro a AppTV automatically … Hope it helps … GdF _Edit later - almost forgot to mention … also You can change the difficulty of workout “on the fly” … if needed (as sometimes you feel stronger or weaker little bit, then usual) … there is BIAS control in Workout mode … You can adjust temporary workout difficulty +/- 10% …_