Block periodization is a technique you need to know, whether you are training to master the new tactical fitness tests, such as the Army combat fitness test, or need to prepare for a challenging ...

In my toolbox article last month, I introduced the concept of using your Heart Rate Variability (HRV) – the difference in timing between subsequent heartbeats – to provide insight into how you are ...

Many people getting into fitness look to elite athletes or coaches for training ideas and inspiration. Whether it’s admiring a successful football player or marathoner, the desire to train like one is ...

Few training methods are scientifically proven to yield results. Periodization is the exception. In general, there are three categories of periodization: linear, reverse-linear and undulating. Linear ...

A study performed at the University of Jyväskylä compared two-week blocks of low-intensity training and high-intensity interval training in terms of performance and recovery. Both methods can improve ...

Autoregulated periodization is a type of periodization training in which training intensity is adjusted in real time based on an individual's performance, fatigue, or readiness. Instead of following a ...