Periodization Concepts

Question 1

Periodization

Answer 1

dividing a training program into distinct periods, training different adaptations in each.

Question 2

Training plan

Answer 2

annual, monthly, and weekly programming; start with high-volume, low-intensity training (Phase 1) and progress to low-volume, high- intensity training (Phases 4 or 5); progress OPT Phase every 4 – 6 weeks in a linear fashion.

Question 3

Undulating periodization

Answer 3

Changing the OPT Phase or acute variables daily or weekly to train multiple adaptations while still allowing for proper recovery (e.g., High-intensity Power workout Monday, low- intensity Stabilization workout Wednesday while still recovering, moderate-intensity Strength workout Friday).