Cycling Exercise Plan: Week 1, Day 2 – Intermediate

Week 1:

Moderate Hill I (Mod Hill I)

Day 2:

Today we are going to increase the duration of the Peak time by 2.5 minutes.  It’s a small increase, but it’s best to increase your activity at a reasonably slow pace.  Try each step.  If any is too much, then go back down to the previous day.

This is the Intermediate Level plan.

This is for those who have completed the basic program, or who have been exercising 3 or more times per week at a moderate pace for more than a month.  If you are new to exercising, or if you haven’t been exercising in a while, you should consult your physician before beginning a structured exercise program to make sure that you are physically able to exercise.  You should start with the Beginner Level.

Simple Power of Periodization

Each exercise plan is built upon, periodization, which is the idea of cycles which increase in intensity in a fixed pattern.  Each week increases the intensity of the exercise.  While each day during that week increases the duration so you get the maximum benefit.  As you continue to exercise, your body becomes more efficient, and the more efficient that you become, the less energy you use.  This is why variation in your routine is important.  To get the most out of your routine, you have to challenge your body in new ways, which is why none of these routine is for longer than 4 weeks.

Always make sure that you stretch before and after exercising.  You can get some tips on proper stretching at www.gettingfit.com/warmup.html