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Question asked by Kimberley Burgess-Sokolan 368 days ago

How do I design a 52 week training program?

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I am looking for reference material which will assist me in designing an effective and enjoyable 52 week training program which focuses on hypertrophy over strength and power, and predominantly on gaining circumference of the upper arms, thighs, and chest muscles. Periodization charts, graphs, tables, week by week ideas for keeping the program interesting are what I am looking for. Thanks.

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Answered by Shawn Fears 350 days ago
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Buy the book Serious Strength Training by Todor Bompa or any book by Tudor Bompa if you really want to learn how to periodize. His work is what all classic periodization is based off of.
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Answered by LaRue Cook 319 days ago
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First, decide on what your training goals are and your beginning (through assessments tied to those goals) and ending points will be. There are many, many good books and articles on "periodization" which is what you are trying to establish here. Although periodization is essentially an approach primarily designed to train athletes, it is directly applicable to your desire to establish a 52-week training program. In short, this approach breaks-down your 52-week goals into bite-sized mini-programs throughout the year (macro, meso and micro cycles).

I hope this helps.

LaRue, CSCS
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Answered by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 365 days ago
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National Academy of Sports Medicine as well as the National Strength and Conditioning Association are good resources.
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Answered by Michelle Carlson 359 days ago
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I think the best space for what you're looking for is http://www.bodybuilding.com
Sign up is free and you can create your profile, track your progress and connect with others that are like minded in the fitness world
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Answered by douglas kenworthy 92 days ago
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The NASM OPT method is very good and based on current research and science
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