1. An unpredictable performance period refers to periods in training where intensity is manipulated and a minimal number of abilities are focused on consecutively rather than developing many components simultaneously as in traditional periodization.
2. A study found that a block periodization model using half the total training volume but with a 10% higher workload accumulation over targeted phases resulted in better performance improvements compared to a traditional model.
3. The block training model is more efficient at producing strength gains than a daily undulating periodization model.
2. What is an unpredictable performance period?
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3. “The guidelines of the Traditional
Periodization model are based on the
simultaneous development of many
fitness components within a regular
workload distribution. The traditional
model is also characterized by using
relatively long periods of time for the
development of training goals and the
predominance of general over specific
training.”
Garcia-Pallares J, Garcia-Fernandez M, Sanchez-Medina L, & Izquierdo M. Performance changes in world-class kayakers following two different
training periodization models. European J Appl Physiology. 2010; 110: 99-107.
4. “The use of highly concentrated training
loads focused on the consecutive
development of a minimal number of motor
and technical abilities.”
The manipulation of training Intensity.
Garcia-Pallares J, Garcia-Fernandez M, Sanchez-Medina L, & Izquierdo M. Performance changes in world-class kayakers following two different
training periodization models. European J Appl Physiology. 2010; 110: 99-107.
5. Building on Residual
opposed to ‘Transition’
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Issurin V. Block Periodization – Breakthrough in Sport Training. Ultimate Athletic Concepts. 2008. pp 16-17
6. “Following a Block model using half the total
training volume, but with a 10% higher
workload accumulation over the selected
training targets for each phase, resulted in a
more effective training stimulus for the
improvement of performance when
compared with a Traditional model.”
Garcia-Pallares J, Garcia-Fernandez M, Sanchez-Medina L, & Izquierdo M. Performance changes in world-class kayakers following two different
training periodization models. European J Appl Physiology. 2010; 110: 99-107.
7. “inherently complex biological systems”
Kiely J. Periodization paradigms in the 21st century: evidence-led or tradition-driven. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance.
2012; 7(3): 242-50.
8. Link
Kiely J. Periodization paradigms in the 21st century: evidence-led or tradition-driven. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance.
2012; 7(3): 242-50.
9. “The Block training model is more efficient
than a Daily Undulating Periodization model
in producing strength gains”
Painter KB, Haff GG, Ramsey MW, McBride J, Triplett T, Sands WA, Lamont HS, Stone ME, Stone MH. Strength gains: block versus undulating
periodization weight training among field athletes. International Journal of Applied Physiology and Performance. 2011; 7(2): 161-9.
11. Further Reading
• Bompa T O, & Haff G G. Periodization: Theory and Methodology of
Training. Human Kinetics, 2009.
• Issurin V. Block Periodization: Breakthrough in Sport Training.
Ultimate Athlete Concepts, 2008.
• Issurin V. Block Periodization 2: Fundamental Concepts and
Training Design. Ultimate Athlete Concepts, 2008.
• Bompa T O, & Carrera M. Periodization Training for Sports. Human
Kinetics, 2005.
