“A goal without a plan is just a wish." - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
The pro-designed training plans on ROUVY can be used throughout the year – no matter the weather outside – as a focussed, structured way to maintain and increase fitness.
Using a personal trainer has many advantages including shared knowledge and better motivation. But if you want to go it alone, there are plenty of customized training plans you can easily use.
Every ROUVY training plan is specially designed to achieve a specific purpose. Choosing the right one is often a little daunting so it's worth figuring out some initial factors:
1. Think of the bigger picture
What’s your ultimate cycling goal at this moment? Is it finally achieving your first century ride, completing a full-distance race in your closest L’Etape, going on a big trip with your friends in the Alps, or joining a local cycling club that passes your house every weekend? Identifying your dream is the very first step you need to take. There will be moments when you feel tired from work, annoyed by the weather outside, or frustrated after a difficult conversation with your boss. During these times, the unpopular question sticks in your mind: "Why am I doing this?" If your motivation is not clear enough, you may end up lying on your sofa watching Netflix instead of riding your bike and completing the next workout. So don’t underestimate this step, and make sure that you know why it is that you spend all these hours in the saddle.
Be specific and make a commitment. Choose something that you can put on your calendar. Instead of saying, "I will join some race in the summer," pick a specific race and register for it. If your motivation is personal, and there is no exact date, you should create one and write it down.
