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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

Peter Glassford and Molly Hurford - Consummate Athlete

About This Strength Training Plan

This 3-month training plan provides 3 x 4 week blocks of classic AA (anatomical adaptation) and MS (max strength) routines. It could be completed as a strength focus only (adding some walking and fun on the days you don't strength train) or you could add cycling or other cardio training on top of this plan.



Is This Strength-Only Training Plan for You?


  • Designed for cyclists who want to add strength to their routine OR focus on strength for a few months

  • Plan Suggests 2 strength workouts and a 2+days for mobility, walking & play!

  • Weekly volume ranges from 2 to ~4 hours of strength, yoga and walking

  • No device is required since no bike workouts are included

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What’s Included in this Consummate Athlete Training Plan?



  • Reminders to Plan and Pre-Cook meals and prep equiptment

  • PDFs (or links) for core/strength routines and yoga/mobility sessions

  • Encouragement to get outside and play on weekends and to walk frequently

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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
X-Train x2
00:58:00 00:30:00
Walk x1
00:28:00 00:30:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Strength
01:42:00 01:00:00
X-Train
00:58:00 00:30:00
Walk
00:28:00 00:30:00

Training Load By Week


Peter Glassford - TrainingPeaks Plans & Coaching

Consummate Athlete - Cycling Coaching & Training Plans

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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