Heart Health - Autumn Trails of the Rockies (Part 3)
Mountain Passage: Sapphire Point to Frisco Expedition (Day 3)
Day 3 takes you on an exhilarating journey from the breathtaking Sapphire Point overlook down to the charming mountain town of Frisco. This challenging 25-minute ride gradually builds to 88% of your maximum heart rate through variable intensity intervals, designed to significantly boost your cardiovascular capacity while treating you to stunning panoramic views of Lake Dillon and the Ten Mile Range. Golden aspens frame your descent as you navigate winding mountain roads with snow-capped peaks on the horizon.
- Cycling Component: 25-minute progressive intensity ride with variable intervals pushing to 88% max heart rate
- Performance Metrics: RPE 6-10, Heart Rate 78-95%, RPM targets between 80-90
- Floor Component: 5 targeted routines focusing on cyclist-specific recovery and mobility
- Trigger point release for lower/mid back tension
- Latissimus dorsi tension release
- “Frankensteins” dynamic flexibility exercise
- Side-to-side lunge sequence for hip mobility
- Ankle grab stretches for hamstring and lower back relief
Experience the perfect balance of intensity and recovery as you ride towards Frisco, preparing your body for the challenges that await in the second half of your Rocky Mountain journey.
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