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8 week strength plan for Cycling LV2

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8 week strength plan for Cycling LV2

Includes Structured Workouts

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Author

Jamie Read

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Length

9 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description

8-Week Base Performance S&C Program

Enhance your cycling with this structured 8-week program designed for cyclists aiming to maximize strength, stability, and endurance. The program combines strength training and conditioning focused on muscle fibre recruitment, core stability, and progressive overload.

Program Highlights:

1. Full-Body Workouts:

Three full-body sessions each week target essential muscle groups. Exercises like squats, deadlifts, and presses build foundational strength for improved cycling speed and control.

2. Progressive Overload:

The block periodization model includes three weeks of increasing intensity followed by a deload week to facilitate recovery, preventing plateaus and reducing injury risk.

3. Specific Warm-Up & Cool-Down:

A dynamic, rowing-based warm-up prepares participants for optimal performance, while the cool-down phase aids recovery with gradual heart rate reduction.

4. Core Stability:

Targeted core exercises enhance stability and muscle endurance, crucial for maintaining control during rides.

5. Personalized Progress Tracking:

Regular assessments, including a 3-repetition maximum test, help monitor progress and adjust training loads for individual development.

This program is ideal for intermediate to elite cyclists, including Enduro, XC, downhill racers, and road cyclists. Join us for an 8-week journey to improve your strength, stability, and endurance, making you a stronger, more resilient cyclist.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
strength x3
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
strength
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Jamie Read MSc

Pedal Power

I’m Jamie Read, a highly experienced coach with a strong background in strength, conditioning, and cycling performance. My extensive journey in the athletic world has allowed me to work with a diverse range of athletes, from amateurs to professionals and teams globally. I have an unwavering passion for cycling and a deep fascination with what drives peak performance.


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