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PALMARES: STARTER PLAN // Beginner // 5 wks // 6-10 hrs

Author

Jon Baker, Ph.D // High-Performance Scientist // UCI World Tour Coach

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Length

5 Weeks

Plan Specs

cycling beginner intermediate masters weightloss time goal multi day power based hr based tss based strength base period

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Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bikex4
5:28 hrs 3:00 hrs
Day Offx3
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Customx2
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
5:28 hrs 3:00 hrs
Day Off
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Custom
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Jon Baker, Ph.D

PALMARES

Jon is an exercise physiologist with four years' experience coaching professional cyclists in the UCI World Tour. At PALMARES, we have helped athletes of all abilities achieve their goals by utilising the latest scientific knowledge and practical training methods.

Our training plans are intelligently designed, with shorter sessions mid-week and longer endurance work on the weekend. Providing the structure and consistency to improve, as well as time for friends, family and your career.

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Sample Day 1

0:35:00
54.3TSS
Ramp Test (1 min steps)

RAMP TEST AIM: Keep going till exhaustion LOCATION: Trainer - - - - MORNING - Record waking body weight - Update weight in TrainingPeaks - Mentally prepare for the test today - Fuel and hydrate before the test WARM UP - Power zones: See Workout Details - HR: <68%max // RPE: 2-3 // Cadence: 80-100 rpm TEST: 20 x 1 min steps - Record power and HR - Hold the power steady for each step - Progress through as many steps as possible - Once exhausted, note step number and recover - Cadence: Self-selected COOL DOWN - Power zones: See Workout Details - HR: <68%max // RPE: 2-3 // Cadence: 80-100 rpm (small ring only) RECORD / ANALYSIS - Maximum heart rare (HRmax) - Power of the final completed step - Download attached analysis spreadsheet - Add data and update TrainingPeaks

Sample Day 2

1:00:00
31.9TSS
Endurance 1 hr (1)

ENDURANCE SESSION

AIM: Quality endurance training - stay in the zone throughout session

TERRAIN: Flat to rolling roads (some gentle climbs are ok)

FEELING GOOD: Extend up to 1 hr
FEELING TIRED: Take the day off

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Coffey, V.G. and Hawley, J.A. (2007). The molecular basis of training adaptation. Sports Medicine. 37, 737-763.

Hood, D.A. (2009). Mechanisms of exercise-induced mitochondrial biogenesis in human skeletal muscle. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 34, 465-472.

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See the "Pre-activity comments" and "Workout details" sections below for details of how to complete the session, target powers, coaching points, etc.

Sample Day 4

2:00:00
63.4TSS
Endurance 2 hrs (1)

ENDURANCE SESSION

AIM: Quality endurance training - stay in the zone throughout session

TERRAIN: Flat to rolling roads (some gentle climbs are ok)

FEELING GOOD: Extend up to 3 hrs
FEELING TIRED: Reduce to 1.5 hrs

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Coffey, V.G. and Hawley, J.A. (2007). The molecular basis of training adaptation. Sports Medicine. 37, 737-763.

Hood, D.A. (2009). Mechanisms of exercise-induced mitochondrial biogenesis in human skeletal muscle. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 34, 465-472.

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See the "Pre-activity comments" and "Workout details" sections below for details of how to complete the session, target powers, coaching points, etc.

Sample Day 7

1:00:00
54TSS
Intervals 1 hr // 2x 6 mins (RI 4 mins)

AEROBIC INTERVALS

AIM: Quality Intervals - aim is to accumulate a lot of work per session, rather than pushing power to the limit

TERRAIN: Intervals on a climb of ~5-6% - hill reps work well. If there are no hills, intervals can be performed into the win, or on the flat

FEELING GOOD: Perform 3x reps
FEELING TIRED: Reduce to 1 rep

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Seiler, S. Jøranson, K., Olesen, B.V. and Hetlelid, K.J. (2013). Adaptations to aerobic interval training: interactive effects of exercise intensity and total work duration. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 23, 74-83.

"Accumulating 32 min of work at 90% HRmax induces greater adaptive gains than accumulating 16 min of work at 95% HRmax despite lower RPE"

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See the "Pre-activity comments" and "workout details" sections below for details of how to complete the session, target powers, coaching points, etc.

Sample Day 9

1:00:00
35.8TSS
Endurance 1 hr (1.5)

ENDURANCE SESSION AIM: Undulating paced endurance ride - designed to optimise training time. TERRAIN: Flat to rolling roads (some climbs are ok) or on the indoor trainer. FEELING GOOD: Extend up to 1.5 hrs FEELING TIRED: Take the day off - - - - Coffey, V.G. and Hawley, J.A. (2007). The molecular basis of training adaptation. Sports Medicine. 37, 737-763. Hood, D.A. (2009). Mechanisms of exercise-induced mitochondrial biogenesis in human skeletal muscle. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 34, 465-472. - - - - See the "Pre-activity comments" and "Workout details" sections below for details of how to complete the session, target powers, coaching points, etc.

Sample Day 11

2:30:00
80.3TSS
Endurance 2.5 hrs (1)

ENDURANCE SESSION

AIM: Quality endurance training - stay in the zone throughout session

TERRAIN: Flat to rolling roads (some gentle climbs are ok)

FEELING GOOD: Extend up to 3 hrs
FEELING TIRED: Reduce to 1.5 hr

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Coffey, V.G. and Hawley, J.A. (2007). The molecular basis of training adaptation. Sports Medicine. 37, 737-763.

Hood, D.A. (2009). Mechanisms of exercise-induced mitochondrial biogenesis in human skeletal muscle. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 34, 465-472.

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See the "Pre-activity comments" and "Workout details" sections below for details of how to complete the session, target powers, coaching points, etc.

Sample Day 14

0:30:00
10.1TSS
Recovery 0.5 hrs (1)

RECOVERY SESSION

AIM: This is NOT a fitness building session - ride EASY!

TERRAIN: Flat - easy spinning only

FEELING GOOD: Extend up to 1 hr
FEELING TIRED: Take the day off

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Menzies, P., Menzies, C., McIntyre, L. Paterson, P. Wilson, J. and Kemi, O.J. (2010). Blood lactate clearance during active recovery after an intense running bout depends upon the intensity of the active recovery. Journal of Sports Science. 28, 975-982.

"Active recovery after strenuous exercise clears accumulated blood lactate faster than passive recovery in an intensity-dependent manner."

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See the "Pre-activity comments" and "workout details" sections below for details of how to complete the session, target powers, coaching points, etc.

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