Cycling is a phenomenal form of exercise, and when incorporated with upper body movements, you can truly get a full-body workout! When you work large muscle groups like your quads (the dominant muscle group in cycling), your calorie burn increases dramatically, so you can burn more calories in less time. And who doesn’t want to make the most of their time?
This workout’s about 45 minutes long from start to finish. Each round is just 5 minutes with only a 60-second break in between. Try to complete each round the designated amount of times through before you take your recovery.
Today’s focus: Total Body
Warmup: Bodyweight and Cycling
30 seconds each:
shoulder swings
shoulder circles counterclockwise
shoulder circles clockwise
2 minutes easy pedaling
ROUND 1: On equipment (Complete 1 time through)
1 minute hard cycling
1 minute recovery pedaling
1 minute hard cycling
1 minute recovery pedaling
30 seconds hard cycling
30 seconds recovery pedaling
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60 seconds recovery
ROUND 2: Off equipment (Complete 5 times through)
30 seconds push-ups
30 seconds V-sit bicycles
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60 seconds recovery
ROUND 3: On equipment (Complete 1 time through)
1 minute hard cycling
1 minute recovery pedaling
1 minute hard cycling
1 minute recovery pedaling
30 seconds hard cycling
30 seconds recovery pedaling
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60 seconds recovery
ROUND 4: Off equipment (Complete 5 times through)
30 seconds air squats
30 seconds V-sit bicycles
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60 seconds recovery
ROUND 5: On equipment (Complete 1 time through)
1 minute hard cycling
1 minute recovery pedaling
1 minute hard cycling
1 minute recovery pedaling
30 seconds hard cycling
30 seconds recovery pedaling
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60 seconds recovery
ROUND 6: Off equipment (Complete 5 times through)
30 seconds triceps dips
30 seconds forward lunges
Cooldown: Bodyweight
30 seconds each:
quad stretch
hamstring stretch
calf stretch
glute stretch
You did it! Congratulations on finishing your first cycling workout. There will be more in the series, all with a different focus, so stay tuned!
Keep up the good work, and don’t forget to check out our other great workouts.
Good luck, and stay fit!
Becca Capell
iFit Head Trainer
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