periodization

Periodization

August 30, 2010

in Strength Training

What is periodization? I titled the last post “Simple Periodization” without actually explaining what periodization is. As do many advanced topics related to athletic science, the concept of periodization arose from the old Soviet Union in an attempt to organize training into logical periods of time. Originally, it was used to help the athlete enter [...]

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Simple Periodization

August 24, 2010

in Strength Training

I often get the question: “If I go on vacation and can’t work out for 9 days, will I lose all my strength”? Or “If I lift lighter for a week, will I lose all my muscle”. Both are legitimate concerns when you’ve worked so hard to achieve a certain strength level or level of [...]

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