Weekly Training Plan

Phase 1 - Week 4

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THIS WEEKS FOCUS

Explosive power and stability — every rep with purpose.

  • Option A – Bodyweight & Explosive
    Warm-up (5 min)

    • Dynamic mobility: hip openers, skips, pogo jumps

    Main Circuit (3–4 rounds, 45 sec on / 15 sec rest)

    • Split squat with hop (controlled)

    • Decline push-ups (feet elevated)

    • Single-leg glute bridge march

    • Inverted row (under bar/TRX)

    • Side plank with knee drive

    • Skater bounds (10 each side)

    Optional Aerobic Flush (10–20 min)

    • Easy jog, spin, or row at recovery pace

    Option B – Optional Weight Training Session
    Warm-up (5 min)

    • Dynamic mobility + 2 × 20m build-ups

    Main Supersets (3–4 rounds)

    1. Front squat (6–8 reps) superset with vertical jump (6–8)

    2. Push press (6–8 reps) superset with plyo push-ups (6–8)

    3. DB Bulgarian split squat (8–10 reps) superset with med ball rotational throw (8/side)

    4. Chin-ups (6–8 reps) superset with banded face-pulls (12–15)

    Optional Aerobic Flush (10–20 min)

  • Focus: Aerobic maintenance + recovery from Monday’s load.
    Description: Smooth, relaxed running to keep the engine ticking without adding fatigue.

    • Option A (Rebuild / Less Fit):
      Warm-up: 5 min brisk walk or light jog + mobility
      Main set: 20–25 min jog @ conversational pace (you should easily hold a chat)
      Finish: 5–10 min light stretch or foam roll

    • Option B (Progress / Fitter):
      Warm-up: 5–8 min jog + dynamic mobility
      Main set: 30–40 min jog @ easy pace (Zone 2, conversational)
      Finish: 4 × 60m relaxed strides (just to open up the legs)
      Cool-down: 5–8 min jog + mobility

  • Same as Tuesday.

  • Option A – Bodyweight & Core Flow
    Warm-up (5 min)

    • Hip mobility + yoga-style sun salutes

    Main Circuit (3–4 rounds, 40 sec on / 20 sec off)

    • Copenhagen plank (15–20 sec/side)

    • Bird-dog with band

    • Band pull-aparts

    • Walking lunge with overhead reach

    • Hollow rocks (20–30 sec)

    Mobility (10 min)

    • Long hip flexor stretch, hamstrings, calves, thoracic rotations

    Option B – Optional Weight Training Session
    Warm-up (5 min)

    • Foam roll + mobility

    Main Supersets (3–4 rounds)

    1. Single-leg Romanian deadlift with DB (8 reps/leg) superset with calf raises (15 reps)

    2. Seated DB shoulder press (8–10 reps) superset with banded external rotations (12–15)

    3. Cable woodchop (10/side) superset with Swiss ball hamstring curl (10–12)

    Mobility & Recovery (10 min)

    • Stretch glutes, hamstrings, shoulders + foam roll calves

  • Focus: Time on feet, easy breathing, relaxed rhythm.

    Description: Conversational pace throughout; finish feeling like you could do more.

    • Option A (Rebuild / not yet 5km):
      25–35 min easy or follow the My First 5km audio for today → 4×60 m relaxed strides

    • Option B (Progress):
      40–55 min easy (Z2) → 6×80 m strides (smooth, fast, full walk-back)

  • Focus: Flush fatigue, restore range, be ready for next week.

    • Option A: 20–30 min swim/bike/walk + 10–15 min mobility or yoga

    • Option B (Rest): Day off ✅ + 10 min evening stretch/foam roll