Research
Macro partitioning
Periodization, defined as the systematic modulation of training variables (volume, intensity, density) over time, is necessary to direct specific physiological adaptations and optimize performance, whereas unstructured or constant loading leads to suboptimal results and increased injury risk due to fatigue.
Do not train at the same intensity and volume every day. Structure your training into phases that vary these loads (periodization) to manage fatigue and ensure you peak when it matters. Constant high effort leads to injury and stagnation; structured variation leads to adaptation.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Central to training theory is the idea that a structured system of training can be established that incorporates training activities that target specific physiological, psychological, and performance characteristics... It follows that it is possible to modulate the adaptive process and direct specific training outcomes.
Why this rating
This is a theoretical framework and methodology text based on expert consensus and classic literature rather than a single controlled clinical trial.
Source
Periodization: Theory and Methodology of Training
Tudor O. Bompa et al. · 2017
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