Phases of Periodization | Long Term Planning of Athletic Training

[@mrmonkiy95]

Amazing video, explained very nicely.

[@NobbyStilestheToothlessTiger]

Very well explained… Thanks a lot!

[@FlowHighPerformance1]

no problem 👍

[@notaname1332]

Great video. Very well explained. I personally didn't like the music. I loved the rest of the content. In case it helps, I searched "workout phases explained" to find this video.

[@FlowHighPerformance1]

Thanks for the feedback, glad it was useful 👍

[@talateser6462]

useful information thank you

[@FlowHighPerformance1]

no problem 👍

[@Alex-yy5oh]

Can you train power exercises like plyometrics, medball throws etc. during the accumulation phase?

[@FlowHighPerformance1]

you can, but you would want to use 'slower power' exercises like broad jumps & heavy med-ball throws

[@afrikaunite3041]

Research suggests that peaking or tapering should be less than 21 days. So my question is what your thoughs behind aking this period 4 weeks and 8 weeks for both competition period

[@FlowHighPerformance1]

Depends on how they define taper. A low-volume period is not necessarily the same as a taper.

[@fabiennecochrane6405]

Hi i am a sport and exercise science student and my assignment is to create a yearly periodised training plan for an aussie rules footy player. I am going to use block periodisation as the have a long season without one major peak and this video has been very helpful! I was wondering if you would be able to tell me if you focus on all the components of fitness in each block or would you do an accumulation block for say aerobic endurance and the next accumulation block for strength and power? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@FlowHighPerformance1]

I would personally include all components in each block. You can then shift the emphasis from aerobic, strength, power etc. based on the time of year

[@fabiennecochrane6405]

Thank you so much for responding! Would you recommend the focus to be on aerobic endurance during the off season and then strength focused during pre season? How many accumulation/instensification/transition periods would you have throughout the season? This is such a massive help and I appreciate it alot@@FlowHighPerformance1

[@FlowHighPerformance1]

Its hard to explain everything in comment form. But this video should help kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGHNeaaQpr9ki8U

[@prof.renilsonferreira6540]

excellent video. congratulations for the work! What references are used?

[@FlowHighPerformance1]

No specific references. I gathered ideas from many different sources over the years and from practical experience 👍

[@animalshorts9928]

If cup final matches were half way through season and play-off’s were at the end of season, would you have 2 realisation phases? I’m doing block periodisation for a basketball player.

[@FlowHighPerformance1]

Yes, you can do 2 realisation phases 👍

[@animalshorts9928]

Thank you for the fast reply, your videos have been very helpful.

[@FlowHighPerformance1]

No problem 👍

[@calcobra2188]

how could volume increase slightly in the intensification phase if it meant to be at its highest during the accumulation phase?

[@FlowHighPerformance1]

It means to increase slightly throughout the mesocycle, not increase more than the accumulation phase 👍

[@calcobra2188]

@@FlowHighPerformance1 wow apprecitate the quick response. Is it possible to spread out the 3 phases throughout the 52 weeks or do you have to break it up into 2 periods.

[@FlowHighPerformance1]

Probably best to split into 2-3 cycles. If you spend too long in any phase, you risk loosing previous adaptations 👍

[@One-lf3il]

How would the three phases look like for a person who is not looking into competing yet? Without any competition , would you simply cut out the realisation phase or at least put very little into realisation? And following that thought, would that mean you put more emphasis into accumulation and intensification ( individual sports)?

[@FlowHighPerformance1]

Exactly right. I would make the realisation phase very short, and the other two phases longer 👍

[@CodeF416]

Just do a short deload in the realisation phase. You won't regret it.

[@unai4074]

I practice a martial art and the facilities close a few months prior to regional and national competition (closed on August and competing mid October and end of November). Would you use August as a transitional phase so close to where I want my peak or should I try to, sort of, cross train? Thanks! :)

[@FlowHighPerformance1]

Are you competing in regionals/nationals? If so, then you need to 'cross-train' to some extent. If you aren't competing, then use this as a transition phase 👍

[@unai4074]

@@FlowHighPerformance1 thanks for the answer! I’ll use to cross-train and polish the basics that may have deformed due to competitive focus/tension

[@calcobra2188]

can u start with the intensification phase and then progress to the accumulation phase?

[@FlowHighPerformance1]

Best to start with accumulation phase to build baseline adaptations 👍

[@calcobra2188]

@@FlowHighPerformance1 ok cause the training plan I'm making requires 3 peaks which means I cant end the preseason on high intensity (intensification phase) because then Ill have to decrease the intensity towards comp so the peak will be wrong.

[@FlowHighPerformance1]

You can make each phase shorter too

[@Sprinter100mts]

How to increase stride length

[@calcobra2188]

how long should intensification phase be generally speaking

[@FlowHighPerformance1]

1-3 mesocycles I'd say 👍

[@mati2912]

Excuse me, why do you say that acumulation phase is better for hipertrofy and intensification is better for some sports if both of this phases are part or a hipertrofy training program, thank you!

[@mati2912]

@@FlowHighPerformance1 thank you!