Training

Training Plan
Document Description
Training Plan Introduction Gives some training fundamentals. Defines roles.
Training Plan Basics Important notes on the following: warm-up, intensities, circuit exercises, drills accells and technical program, slide board and imitations.
Power Exercises Power exercises specific for speed skating.
Training Heart Rates Training heart rate zones for different age groups.
Training Cards
"Circuit Weights" 640x820 (55 KB) 1280x1650 (147 KB)
"Exercises 1" 640x820 (37 KB) 1280x1650 (115 KB)
"Exercises 2" 640x820 (35 KB) 1280x1650 (110 KB)

Generic Summer Off Ice Training Program
Refer to Training Plan Basics for descriptions.
Increase intensities first three weeks, reduce intensity in the fourth week to "week 1" level, then build again in following weeks.
Note: Athlete can adjust the day-to-day schedule for an off day other than Sunday.
Monday: L2/L3 Endurance Run 20', or Bike 45', then Circuit
Tuesday: L2 Endurance Run 45', or Bike 90'
Wednesday: L3 Drills, Accels, Tech Program
Thursday: L3/L4 Imitations (side to side, low walks, crossovers up hill)
Friday: L2/L3 Endurance Run 45', or Bike 90'
Sunday: Off


For questions and comments contact Bob Halden at bob@pittsburghspeedskating.org.