Periodization Training: How to Structure Your Year for Peak Performance

Plan your training to build fitness, avoid burnout, and peak when it counts.

What is Periodization?

Periodization breaks your training year into phases—each with specific goals such as building endurance, increasing strength, or tapering for competition.

Common Periodization Phases

  • Preparatory Phase: Focus on general fitness and building base endurance
  • Build Phase: Increase training intensity and sport-specific skills
  • Peak Phase: Reach highest fitness levels while reducing volume
  • Recovery Phase: Rest and repair to avoid overtraining

How to Apply Periodization

Work with a coach or use training apps to design cycles based on your sport, goals, and calendar events. Periodization helps you stay motivated and make measurable progress.

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