Training Periodization



The season is divided into phases (base, build, peak, transition), each with a specific purpose that enables progressive adaptation.

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Playbook

  1. Objective: Maximize adaptation and avoid stagnation.
  2. What to do: Organize the year into training blocks.
  3. How to do it: Plan macrocycles, mesocycles, and microcycles.
  4. When: Annual planning with monthly reviews.
  5. Progress indicator: Steady improvement in performance.
  6. Common mistake: Training hard all the time.
  7. Generic mini-case: An athlete reaches peak performance by respecting the base phase.