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Question asked by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 2444 days ago

In your opinion what are the advantages of periodized exercise programming?

Program DesignPersonal Training: Program DesignPeriodization
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Answered by LaRue Cook 2443 days ago
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It establishes GOALS (short-term, intermediate and long-term). We live in a very goal-oriented society, and so have markers along the way to show progress in an objective and demonstrative way can be very effective. It breaks-down the client's overall goal (how many times has a client come to you saying "I want to get in shape." or "I want to lose weight.") into bite-sized pieces and objectifies what their overall goal is so that they can actually see their progress in a structured way.

LaRue, CSCS
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Answered by Dr. Nick Rainey 2444 days ago
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It is a tremendous way to help people to train just below the overtraining point. It also adds stability to a program. There are many ways to periodize programs, however. In the literature though it doesn't appear that undulating or linear has a significant advantage over the other. I think there's place for both in a year in my training.
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Answered by Jocelyn Martin 2443 days ago
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I think periodized training keeps clients engaged and progresses their training while reducing their risk of injury. As a trainer you're able to see their progress, increase intensity gradually and work on the areas that tight/weak in a progressive manner, while still helping the client achieve their goals. As a client, they don't get bored with their program. They learn a new exercise and then how that exercise can be changed to make it more challenging for them as they get stronger, more flexible, etc. Its a win/win for everyone!
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Answered by Debbie Russell 2443 days ago
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I believe first and foremost that periodization can help just about every one of your clients regardless of individual goal as far as reducing injury and improving fitness level. It's a powerful training tool which will help achieve greater results over time
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Answered by Shawn Fears 2440 days ago
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planned progression

gives a bigger picture then breaks it down into managable segments
such as and Olympic training cycle (4years)
an annual training cycle
mesocycles
microcycles
then allows for manipulation of acute variables within each cycle according to goals

no or minimal plateau (if used properly)

reduced risk of overtraining (if used properly)

minimize repetitive overuse syndrome (if used properly)

minimizes the cumulative trauma cycle (if used properly)

allows for proper recovery of connective tissue (if used properly)
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Answered by Scott Garan 2345 days ago
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I believe that a periodized program keeps the client progressing both physically and mentally. The change brings progression to the physical and keeps the mental focused with the new challenges.

Scott
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Answered by Bryant Seton 2131 days ago
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Periodization is great for advanced lifters. It allows them to target a specific part of the body and maximize its work. It then gives a longer time for it to recover which allows them to hit it hard again once theyve gone through the entire body.
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Answered by Mac Dodds 2065 days ago
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It is an approach that works on a physical and psychological level. I think it will be around for a long time.


Mac Dodds M.A., Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

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