Example · 31 F · 4 days/week · goals: fitness, VO₂max, fat loss · omnivore (no peanuts)
Your VO₂max of 47.2 is around the 91th percentile for a 31-year-old female. You are in a strong band; maintain and protect recovery.
Zone-2 base builds the engine; weekly VO₂ intervals raise the ceiling. Deload every 4th week to absorb the work.
| Week | Focus | Key session |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aerobic base + 1 VO₂ session | 5 × 4min hard @ ~95% HRmax / 3min easy, progress to 6 reps Keep 80% of weekly volume easy (zone 2). |
| 2 | Aerobic base + 1 VO₂ session | 5 × 4min hard @ ~95% HRmax / 3min easy, progress to 6 reps Keep 80% of weekly volume easy (zone 2). |
| 3 | Aerobic base + 1 VO₂ session | 5 × 4min hard @ ~95% HRmax / 3min easy, progress to 6 reps Keep 80% of weekly volume easy (zone 2). |
| 4 | Deload / absorb | Easy volume only, cut intensity 50% Recovery week: sleep + easy movement rebuild adaptation. |
| 5 | Base + threshold + VO₂ | 5 × 4min hard @ ~95% HRmax / 3min easy, progress to 6 reps Add one threshold run (20–30min comfortably hard). |
| 6 | Base + threshold + VO₂ | 5 × 4min hard @ ~95% HRmax / 3min easy, progress to 6 reps Add one threshold run (20–30min comfortably hard). |
| 7 | Base + threshold + VO₂ | 5 × 4min hard @ ~95% HRmax / 3min easy, progress to 6 reps Add one threshold run (20–30min comfortably hard). |
| 8 | Deload / absorb | Easy volume only, cut intensity 50% Recovery week: sleep + easy movement rebuild adaptation. |
Upper / Lower · full gym · 4 days/week
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| Exercise | Sets | Reps | RPE | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell bench press Chest · triceps · front delts | 4 | 6–10 | 7–8 | 90–120s |
| Barbell row Mid-back · lats · biceps | 4 | 6–10 | 7–8 | 90–120s |
| Standing overhead press Shoulders · triceps | 3 | 8–12 | 8 | 90s |
| Lat pulldown / pull-up Lats · biceps | 3 | 8–12 | 8 | 90s |
| Cable pushdown / dips Triceps | 3 | 12–15 | 8–9 | 45–75s |
| EZ-bar / cable curl Biceps | 3 | 12–15 | 8–9 | 45–75s |
| Exercise | Sets | Reps | RPE | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell back squat Quads · glutes | 4 | 6–10 | 7–8 | 90–120s |
| Romanian deadlift Hamstrings · glutes · low back | 4 | 6–10 | 7–8 | 90–120s |
| Walking lunge Quads · glutes | 3 | 8–12 | 8 | 90s |
| Seated leg curl Hamstrings | 3 | 8–12 | 8 | 90s |
| Standing calf raise Calves | 3 | 12–15 | 8–9 | 45–75s |
| Cable crunch + hanging leg raise Abs · deep core | 3 | 12–15 | 8–9 | 45–75s |
| Exercise | Sets | Reps | RPE | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell bench press Chest · triceps · front delts | 4 | 6–10 | 7–8 | 90–120s |
| Barbell row Mid-back · lats · biceps | 4 | 6–10 | 7–8 | 90–120s |
| Standing overhead press Shoulders · triceps | 3 | 8–12 | 8 | 90s |
| Lat pulldown / pull-up Lats · biceps | 3 | 8–12 | 8 | 90s |
| Cable pushdown / dips Triceps | 3 | 12–15 | 8–9 | 45–75s |
| EZ-bar / cable curl Biceps | 3 | 12–15 | 8–9 | 45–75s |
| Exercise | Sets | Reps | RPE | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell back squat Quads · glutes | 4 | 6–10 | 7–8 | 90–120s |
| Romanian deadlift Hamstrings · glutes · low back | 4 | 6–10 | 7–8 | 90–120s |
| Walking lunge Quads · glutes | 3 | 8–12 | 8 | 90s |
| Seated leg curl Hamstrings | 3 | 8–12 | 8 | 90s |
| Standing calf raise Calves | 3 | 12–15 | 8–9 | 45–75s |
| Cable crunch + hanging leg raise Abs · deep core | 3 | 12–15 | 8–9 | 45–75s |
Luteal phase (after ovulation to your period) · day 20 of 28
Training: Energy and motivation can dip and body temperature rises. Pull intensity back a little, add more zone-2 and steady strength, and protect sleep. Expect a slightly higher perceived effort.
Nutrition: Appetite and cravings often rise: add ~100–200 kcal, mostly from protein and complex carbs, and prioritise magnesium and fibre. Keep caffeine earlier in the day to protect sleep.
| Phase | Training | Nutrition |
|---|---|---|
| Menstrual phase (days 1–5) | Energy is often at its lowest now. Keep training easy to moderate, favour zone-2 cardio, mobility and light technique work. Train if you feel good; rest without guilt if you do not. | Prioritise iron (red meat, lentils, spinach) with a source of vitamin C to replace losses, stay well hydrated, and keep protein high. Magnesium-rich foods can ease cramps. |
| Follicular phase (after your period to ~ovulation) | Rising estrogen makes this your best window for hard work: push strength PRs, intervals and higher intensity. Recovery is usually strong now, so use it. | Fuel the harder training with slightly higher carbs around workouts and plenty of protein (~1.6–2.2 g/kg). A good phase for a small calorie deficit if fat loss is the goal. |
| Ovulatory phase (~mid-cycle) | Peak strength and power, but ligaments are a touch more lax, so warm up thoroughly and keep form tight on heavy lifts. A great time for a hard session or a PR attempt. | Keep protein and carbs steady to fuel high output. Hydration and electrolytes matter if you train hard. |
| Luteal phase (after ovulation to your period) | Energy and motivation can dip and body temperature rises. Pull intensity back a little, add more zone-2 and steady strength, and protect sleep. Expect a slightly higher perceived effort. | Appetite and cravings often rise: add ~100–200 kcal, mostly from protein and complex carbs, and prioritise magnesium and fibre. Keep caffeine earlier in the day to protect sleep. |
General wellness guidance based on typical cycle patterns. It is not medical advice and not a contraceptive method. Cycles vary; if yours is irregular, very painful, or you have a medical condition, speak with a clinician.
Sleep debt ≈ 2.1h/week
Goal: reach 61kg (lose ~5kg) at ~0.47kg/week, projected 2026-10-10.
| Meal | Primary | Swaps |
|---|---|---|
| breakfast | Greek yogurt + berries + oats | Veggie tofu scramble + wholegrain toast 3-egg omelette + spinach + avocado |
| lunch | Grilled chicken + quinoa + roasted veg | Tuna + brown rice + mixed salad Lentil + chickpea buddha bowl + tahini |
| dinner | Salmon + potatoes + greens | Lean beef + rice + broccoli Chickpea + spinach curry + rice |
| snack | Cottage cheese + cucumber | Roasted chickpeas + fruit Pea-protein shake + banana |
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veggie tofu scramble + wholegrain toast | Tuna + brown rice + mixed salad | Lean beef + rice + broccoli | Roasted chickpeas + fruit |
| 2 | 3-egg omelette + spinach + avocado | Lentil + chickpea buddha bowl + tahini | Chickpea + spinach curry + rice | Pea-protein shake + banana |
| 3 | Smoked salmon + rye + cottage cheese | Tofu stir-fry + rice noodles + edamame | Tempeh + roasted veg + farro | Whey shake + apple |
| 4 | Chicken-sausage + eggs + sweet potato | Halloumi + couscous + roasted peppers | Cod + lentils + roasted tomatoes | Edamame + rice cakes |
| 5 | Soy yogurt + chia + banana + oats | Black-bean + sweet-potato + avocado bowl | Paneer + peas + basmati (higher-protein) | Boiled eggs + carrots |
| 6 | Protein oats (pea protein) + berries | Turkey + wholegrain wrap + slaw | Tofu + soba + sesame greens | Cottage cheese + cucumber |
| 7 | Chia pudding + berries + pea protein | Grilled chicken + quinoa + roasted veg | Salmon + potatoes + greens | Roasted chickpeas + fruit |
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-egg omelette + spinach + avocado | Lentil + chickpea buddha bowl + tahini | Chickpea + spinach curry + rice | Pea-protein shake + banana |
| 2 | Smoked salmon + rye + cottage cheese | Tofu stir-fry + rice noodles + edamame | Tempeh + roasted veg + farro | Whey shake + apple |
| 3 | Chicken-sausage + eggs + sweet potato | Halloumi + couscous + roasted peppers | Cod + lentils + roasted tomatoes | Edamame + rice cakes |
| 4 | Soy yogurt + chia + banana + oats | Black-bean + sweet-potato + avocado bowl | Paneer + peas + basmati (higher-protein) | Boiled eggs + carrots |
| 5 | Protein oats (pea protein) + berries | Turkey + wholegrain wrap + slaw | Tofu + soba + sesame greens | Cottage cheese + cucumber |
| 6 | Chia pudding + berries + pea protein | Grilled chicken + quinoa + roasted veg | Salmon + potatoes + greens | Roasted chickpeas + fruit |
| 7 | Buckwheat porridge + banana + seeds | Tuna + brown rice + mixed salad | Lean beef + rice + broccoli | Pea-protein shake + banana |
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smoked salmon + rye + cottage cheese | Tofu stir-fry + rice noodles + edamame | Tempeh + roasted veg + farro | Whey shake + apple |
| 2 | Chicken-sausage + eggs + sweet potato | Halloumi + couscous + roasted peppers | Cod + lentils + roasted tomatoes | Edamame + rice cakes |
| 3 | Soy yogurt + chia + banana + oats | Black-bean + sweet-potato + avocado bowl | Paneer + peas + basmati (higher-protein) | Boiled eggs + carrots |
| 4 | Protein oats (pea protein) + berries | Turkey + wholegrain wrap + slaw | Tofu + soba + sesame greens | Cottage cheese + cucumber |
| 5 | Chia pudding + berries + pea protein | Grilled chicken + quinoa + roasted veg | Salmon + potatoes + greens | Roasted chickpeas + fruit |
| 6 | Buckwheat porridge + banana + seeds | Tuna + brown rice + mixed salad | Lean beef + rice + broccoli | Pea-protein shake + banana |
| 7 | Greek yogurt + berries + oats | Lentil + chickpea buddha bowl + tahini | Chickpea + spinach curry + rice | Whey shake + apple |
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken-sausage + eggs + sweet potato | Halloumi + couscous + roasted peppers | Cod + lentils + roasted tomatoes | Edamame + rice cakes |
| 2 | Soy yogurt + chia + banana + oats | Black-bean + sweet-potato + avocado bowl | Paneer + peas + basmati (higher-protein) | Boiled eggs + carrots |
| 3 | Protein oats (pea protein) + berries | Turkey + wholegrain wrap + slaw | Tofu + soba + sesame greens | Cottage cheese + cucumber |
| 4 | Chia pudding + berries + pea protein | Grilled chicken + quinoa + roasted veg | Salmon + potatoes + greens | Roasted chickpeas + fruit |
| 5 | Buckwheat porridge + banana + seeds | Tuna + brown rice + mixed salad | Lean beef + rice + broccoli | Pea-protein shake + banana |
| 6 | Greek yogurt + berries + oats | Lentil + chickpea buddha bowl + tahini | Chickpea + spinach curry + rice | Whey shake + apple |
| 7 | Veggie tofu scramble + wholegrain toast | Tofu stir-fry + rice noodles + edamame | Tempeh + roasted veg + farro | Edamame + rice cakes |
3-egg omelette · Apple · Avocado · Avocado bowl · Banana · Basmati (higher-protein) · Berries · Black-bean · Boiled eggs · Broccoli · Brown rice · Buckwheat porridge · Carrots · Chia · Chia pudding · Chicken-sausage · Chickpea · Chickpea buddha bowl · Cod · Cottage cheese · Couscous · Cucumber · Edamame · Eggs · Farro · Fruit · Greek yogurt · Greens · Grilled chicken · Halloumi · Lean beef · Lentil · Lentils · Mixed salad · Oats · Paneer · Pea protein · Pea-protein shake · Peas · Potatoes · Protein oats (pea protein) · Quinoa · Rice · Rice cakes · Rice noodles · Roasted chickpeas · Roasted peppers · Roasted tomatoes · Roasted veg · Rye · Salmon · Seeds · Sesame greens · Slaw · Smoked salmon · Soba · Soy yogurt · Spinach · Spinach curry · Sweet potato · Sweet-potato · Tahini · Tempeh · Tofu · Tofu stir-fry · Tuna · Turkey · Veggie tofu scramble · Whey shake · Wholegrain toast · Wholegrain wrap
No red flags in the last 14 days. Your core markers sit in healthy ranges, keep consistency.
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