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CYCLING
Outdoor cycling. Lower body cardiovascular conditioning.
OFFICIAL 300WOD TUTORIAL
HOW TO PERFORM
- 1
Maintain an appropriate riding position.
- 2
Pedal at a consistent cadence.
- 3
Breathe rhythmically.
- 4
Adjust gears to maintain target effort.
THE STANDARD
Consistent cadence and effort. Complete the prescribed distance or time.
COACHING CUES
Consistent cadenceUpright postureBreathe rhythmically
COMMON MISTAKES
Inconsistent cadence.
Poor riding position.
SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS
Stationary bike as an alternative.
Reduce distance.
300WOD APPLICATION
Cycling is used as a cardiovascular conditioning tool across Foundation, Hoplite, and Elite.
RELATED EXERCISES
MOVEMENT DETAILS
Movement Category
ConditioningMovement Type
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Bodyweight
Primary Muscles
QuadricepsGlutesHamstrings
Secondary Muscles
CalvesHip Flexors
Standards
Foundation
Hoplite
Elite
Spartan