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Gain Watts in 12 Weeks with Limited Time to Train, Heart Rate & Power, 4-6hrs/wk

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Gain Watts in 12 Weeks with Limited Time to Train, Heart Rate & Power, 4-6hrs/wk

Author

Simon Kessler

4.4 (5)

Length

12 Weeks

Plan Description

Despite your best intentions life can get in the way of your training. This leads to frustration and a loss of fitness. This training plan will give you a flexible plan with just 3 key weekly sessions (plus an additional 1-2 bonus sessions) that will ensure that even when life gets in the way you are still making progress and feeling productive.

The goal of this training plan is for you to become fit, faster and stronger in an 8-12 week period by performing short but highly specific training rides that builds in intensity as the plan progresses. If you enjoy local group rides then you are sure to feel stronger and more competitive on this plan. The plan builds each week with first a focus on strength and threshold power improvements. Later in the plan, we build your speed and breakaway power. The final three weeks are maintenance weeks which are designed to keep you in great form and can be repeated every three weeks.

The plan is very flexible: there are 3 key workouts each week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with an additional, optional 4th workout on Sundays. You may move days around in the week if need. The goal is to complete the 3 key sessions each week on any of the week days, to ensure improvements.

Before starting the plan you should have a good level of endurance fitness and be accustomed to training 4+ hours/week.

This plan is the result of 20 years of professional racing and coaching experience combined with the latest training methods. You will find the training plan highly descriptive and precise, guaranteeing you get the most out of each workout.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x5
06:02:00 02:30:00
Day Off x3
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
06:02:00 02:30:00
Day Off
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Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices


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  • Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
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