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3 Phases of Strength for Cycling

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3 Phases of Strength for Cycling

Author

Peter Glassford

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Length

13 Weeks

Plan Description





About the Plan

3 blocks of 4 weeks (12 weeks) with strength workouts only you program any cardio/endurance on top of this or consider a phone consult to discuss appropriate endurance training.

Please Note this is ONLY strength workouts - no bike workouts are included

This is a 2 day a week strength program that includes guidance on nutrition and includes a weekly yoga session.

Each of the 3 routines includes a PDF download you can print or keep on your phone or print

A rest-week is scheduled every 4th week where you learn the new routine with 1 set while recovering for the upcoming block.

Endurance training can be added on top of this but my suggestion is that strength takes the focus and volume is adjusted to ensure quality for the 3 strength periods.




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Please feel free to email me peterglassford@gmail.com for more details

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Strength x2
01:42:00 01:00:00
Custom x1
00:28:00 00:30:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Strength Strength
01:42:00 01:00:00
Other Custom
00:28:00 00:30:00

Training Load By Week


~ Peter Glassford - Cycling Training Plans & MTB Coaching ~

Consummate Athlete - Off Road Cycling Coaching

Peter Glassford is a full-time Chartered Professional Cycling Coach specializing in off-road cycling disciplines including mountain bike, gravel and cyclocross. He's also a Registered Kinesiologist and has been coaching since 2000.

Along with author Molly Hurford, he operates Consummate Athlete:a website, podcast and coaching business that helps busy adult athletes balance life and big adventures by focusing on Consistency, Confidence, Cross-training and Community!


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