Cardio (Active Recovery)

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Recovery day focused on Low-Intensity/Moderate-Intensity based Cardio. Included Elliptical and Bike are placeholders. Feel free to choose from a variety of Cardio modalities including:

Elliptical (Low Impact, Full Body cardio that utilizes both the upper and lower extremities)
Stationary Bike (Low Impact, Cardio that emphasizes work on the Quads + Glutes)
Recumbent (Seated + Backrest) Bike (Low Impact, Less hip flexion, Emphasizes Quads)
Treadmill (Medium Impact, Variable intensity based on Speed + Incline)
Stairmaster (Moderate – High Intensity, Significant glute recruitment. Minimize use of handles)
Ergometer Rowing Machine (Moderate – High Intensity, Full Body cardio, Emphasizes back development during pull)

Perform cardio with Low-Moderate intensity for half an hour broken down into a (5 Minute Warmup, 20 Minute Steady State Cardio, and a 5 Minute Cooldown).

Includes beginner friendly Full-Body stretching routine to aid in muscle recovery and muscle soreness from the week’s workouts.

LLT
Stationary Bike
time 30m
intensity 5
Enhances power and/or endurance in the sagittal plane.
Set Time Intensity
1 30m h:m:s 5 RPE
LLT
Low Intensity Elliptical
time 30m
intensity 5
Set Time Intensity
1 30m h:m:s 5 RPE