Creating a balanced weekly schedule that incorporates flexibility, strength training, and cardiovascular training is essential to achieving comprehensive fitness goals. Below is a sample schedule focusing on flexibility, strength, and cardio, with detailed plans for aerobic activities, including types, days, intensity, and duration.
Weekly Fitness Schedule
Monday: Flexibility and Strength Training
- Flexibility:
- Activities: Yoga and Static Stretching
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Strength Training:
- Exercises: Upper Body (e.g., push-ups, dumbbell rows, shoulder presses)
- Sets/Reps: 3 sets of 10-12 reps each exercise
- Duration: 30-40 minutes
Tuesday: Cardio (Running)
- Activity: Outdoor Running
- Intensity: Moderate (60-70% max heart rate or RPE 5-6)
- Duration: 30 minutes
Wednesday: Flexibility and Strength Training
- Flexibility:
- Activities: Dynamic Stretching and Foam Rolling
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Strength Training:
- Exercises: Lower Body (e.g., squats, lunges, deadlifts)
- Sets/Reps: 3 sets of 10-12 reps each exercise
- Duration: 30-40 minutes
Thursday: Cardio (Cycling)
- Activity: Stationary Bike or Outdoor Cycling
- Intensity: Moderate to High (70-80% max heart rate or RPE 6-7)
- Duration: 45 minutes
Friday: Flexibility and Moderate Cardio
- Flexibility:
- Activities: Pilates and Static Stretching
- Duration: 30-40 minutes
- Cardio:
- Activity: Walking or Jogging
- Intensity: Light to Moderate (50-60% max heart rate or RPE 4-5)
- Duration: 20-30 minutes
Saturday: Cardio (HIIT) and Strength Training
- Cardio:
- Activity: High-Intensity Interval Training (e.g., sprints, burpees)
- Intensity: High (80-90% max heart rate or RPE 8-9)
- Duration: 20-30 minutes
- Strength Training:
- Exercises: Full Body (e.g., bench press, overhead squats, kettlebell swings)
- Sets/Reps: 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps each exercise
- Duration: 30-40 minutes
Sunday: Rest or Active Recovery
- Activity: Leisurely walk, cycling, or recreational sports
- Intensity: Low (Light walking or gentle cycling)
- Duration: 20-30 minutes or as preferred
Summary of Aerobic Activities
- Running (Tuesday): Moderate (30 minutes)
- Cycling (Thursday): Moderate to High (45 minutes)
- Walking/Jogging (Friday): Light to Moderate (20-30 minutes)
- HIIT (Saturday): High Intensity (20-30 minutes)
Notes:
- Intensity can be calculated based on your maximum heart rate (approximately 220 minus your age) or based on a Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale from 1 to 10.
- Adjust durations and intensities based on your fitness pretest scores and personal goals.
- Always prioritize proper warm-up and cooldown during workouts to enhance recovery and reduce injury risk.
- Ensure adequate hydration and nutrition to support workout performance and recovery.
- Rest days are essential for recovery, and feel free to modify the schedule if needed based on how your body feels.