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 CYCLING: Intermediate - 72km in 11 weeks
Programme information:
Level: Intermediate; Men & Women
Where: Outdoors or in the gym.
Components: Cardio (cycling), resistance training & stretches
Weeks: 11
Sessions per week: 4 x Cycling; 2 x Resistance exercises.
At completion: You will be able to cycle 72km at a moderate intensity.
WEEK 1234567891011

 Monday
 
Full body stretch

Cycle
MIN: 40
MODERATE INTENSITY
Seated shoulder press
SETS: 1
REPS: 12
 
Back exercise on all 4s
SETS: 1
REPS: 12
Abdominal curls
SETS: 1
REPS: 12
 
Tricep kickbacks
SETS: 1
REPS: 12
Inside forearm
SETS: 1
REPS: 12
 
Front and rear dumbbell lunge
SETS: 2
REPS: 12
Standing front leg extensions
SETS: 1
REPS: 12
 
Adduction (lying)
SETS: 1
REPS: 12
 
 Wednesday
 
Full body stretch

Cycle
MIN: 50 HIGH INTENSITY
Wall push-ups
SETS: 1
REPS: 12
 
Back exercise on all 4s
SETS:1
REPS:12
Abdominal curls
SETS:2
REPS:12
 
Bicep curls with dumbbells
SETS:1
REPS:12
Front and rear dumbbell lunge
SETS: 2
REPS: 12
 
Hamstring curls
SETS: 1
REPS: 12
Calf raises
SETS:1
REPS:12
 
Abduction (lying)
SETS:1
REPS:12
 
 Thursday
 
Full body stretch

Cycle
MIN: 30
MODERATE INTENSITY
 
 Saturday
 
Full body stretch

Cycle
MIN: 80
EASY
 


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