Transitioning from Low Back Rehab Template

I.E.I own too many BBM templates, what do?? :stuck_out_tongue:

Docs,

I am finishing up the Low Back Rehab template and preparing to transition back to “regular” programming. For the past 6 weeks (halfway through the template) I have really gotten into cycling. Initially I started riding because my injured back tolerated it well and I could easily perform either LISS or HIIT work on the bike at low impact. Well, I’m smitten with the sport and trying to increase my capacity to ride longer rides with a group (50+ miles / 2 hrs+) and even participate in some casual races.

As a means of transitioning into another program, I was thinking of running Powerbuilding 1. The 3 day split will allow me to still be on my bike 4 days per week. I can still tolerate the GPP stuff on ride days and just replace the cardio with bike riding. Not as interested in making huge gainzzz as much as maintaining strength and focusing on building up my cycling capacity!!

Any thoughts/recommendations around my next programming block that will pair well with the increased conditioning work? Note: Currently my rides fall into Zone 2, RPE 6/7 area and I’m spending about 4 hours per week riding. My goal is to double this ride time weekly over the next 12 weeks (slowly/prudently).

Note: back is feeling great. As I stated in my email - being plagued by low back pain is a psychological/emotional/physical prison!! BBM has been extremely liberating with their education, training, and knowledge pertaining to rehabilitation.

Cheers,

Hey Lee,

I think PB I could work here. If looking for a different option, the 3-day template included with the General Strength and Conditioning II template would work well too, especially as its conditioning component seems to jibe well with what you’re doing now.

Happy to hear about your low back. That template seems to be a good choice for many. Love to hear that you’re doing well!

-Jordan

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Thank You, Jordan. Always much appreciated.