Whether you get on your bike for fun, competition, or a bit of both, if you haven’t been periodizing your training, you may be missing out. Periodization—or strategically planning your training in a ...

When training for a single performance or even several competitive events, such as games or matches during a sport season, you should plan carefully to reach peak performance at the right time and to ...

This month, Swimming World explores the concept of reverse periodization—its acceptance, application and place in modern-day aquatic training. Any discussion of periodization, reverse and otherwise, ...

If you have ever considered making regularly scheduled changes to your training, you should try the seasonal approach. This system of training, called Seasonal Tactical Fitness Periodization, is ...

Few training methods are scientifically proven to yield results. Periodization is the exception. In general, there are three categories of periodization: linear, reverse-linear and undulating. Linear ...

Total: 9 of 17 studies demonstrated significantly better outcomes following periodized programs when compared to non-periodized programs, with an additional 3 studies showing pyramid set and 4th ...

Previously, we examined the idea of training load, including how to measure, monitor, and balance it, and what it means for a physical training program in your fire department. Next we’ll dive into ...