Periodisation?

[ritchie684]

I've been looking into leaning more about periodization rather than just having base knowledge on the topic and after doing a bit of research, seem to get very mixed results in terms of book recommendations.

Basically, my question is. What are the best or THE best books for learning about periodization as a whole topic.

Thanks in advance for any info.

[tbrady1pttools]

Well first you have to spell the word right...

[ritchie684]

Well first you have to spell the word right...

I've seen the spelling in two different ways, but I've clearly offended you so accept my humble apologies.

[alexingle91]

periodization is simply manipulating training variables to reduce chance of overtraining to avoid plateaus. Most of the books you find on periodization will probably be focused on training for a team sport or for olympic lifting. periodization is usually broken down into macrocycles (long term), mesocycles (months), or microcycles (week to week). The idea behind most periodization programs is to have a focus for each mesocycle or phase. For example your first mesocycle may be a month or two focused on hypertrophy followed by a strength or power phase. Followed by a peak strength phase and ended with a competition phase and a taper. Periodization allows for a peaking phase at the end of the macrocycle with the goal being to prepare the body to optimally perform in a competition of some sort. Not sure if this is what you were looking for. Im not sure of any books off the top of my head but if you were to go on amazon or google and search Im sure there are a lot of books that would interest you.

[TayRo]

periodization is simply manipulating training variables to reduce chance of overtraining to avoid plateaus. Most of the books you find on periodization will probably be focused on training for a team sport or for olympic lifting. periodization is usually broken down into macrocycles (long term), mesocycles (months), or microcycles (week to week). The idea behind most periodization programs is to have a focus for each mesocycle or phase. For example your first mesocycle may be a month or two focused on hypertrophy followed by a strength or power phase. Followed by a peak strength phase and ended with a competition phase and a taper. Periodization allows for a peaking phase at the end of the macrocycle with the goal being to prepare the body to optimally perform in a competition of some sort. Not sure if this is what you were looking for. Im not sure of any books off the top of my head but if you were to go on amazon or google and search Im sure there are a lot of books that would interest you.

This is pretty on point.
For non athletes, periodization is great for goal setting (strength gains, weight loss, etc) and preventing injury. And remember that randomization is not periodization. It is planned very specifically like said above.

[ritchie684]

This is pretty on point.
For non athletes, periodization is great for goal setting (strength gains, weight loss, etc) and preventing injury. And remember that randomization is not periodization. It is planned very specifically like said above.

periodization is simply manipulating training variables to reduce chance of overtraining to avoid plateaus. Most of the books you find on periodization will probably be focused on training for a team sport or for olympic lifting. periodization is usually broken down into macrocycles (long term), mesocycles (months), or microcycles (week to week). The idea behind most periodization programs is to have a focus for each mesocycle or phase. For example your first mesocycle may be a month or two focused on hypertrophy followed by a strength or power phase. Followed by a peak strength phase and ended with a competition phase and a taper. Periodization allows for a peaking phase at the end of the macrocycle with the goal being to prepare the body to optimally perform in a competition of some sort. Not sure if this is what you were looking for. Im not sure of any books off the top of my head but if you were to go on amazon or google and search Im sure there are a lot of books that would interest you.

This helps a lot thanks, its pretty much what I had in mind too. Had seen a few books that were highly rated but wasnt sure if there was a few 'go to' books for trainers. Really appreciate the precise and helpful reply.

[ritchie684]

This is pretty on point.
For non athletes, periodization is great for goal setting (strength gains, weight loss, etc) and preventing injury. And remember that randomization is not periodization. It is planned very specifically like said above.

Yes, this is what I wanted to move away from as so many people choose randomness rather than plan their own programs and somehow view it as the same.

[tbrady1pttools]

i've seen the spelling in two different ways, but i've clearly offended you so accept my humble apologies.

your fine!! Just giving you crap!

Anyways i think it's the only way to go. You could probably find some great books on amazon.com on this topic
i prefer linear with beg. So i can work corrective exercises with them first
i really like concurrent as well.

Goodluck!

[ritchie684]

your fine!! Just giving you crap!

Anyways i think it's the only way to go. You could probably find some great books on amazon.com on this topic
i prefer linear with beg. So i can work corrective exercises with them first
i really like concurrent as well.

Goodluck!

Haha thats cool man, no offence taken of course.

Found a few very interested books on the topics and picked up Periodization by Tudor Bompa so hoping that its a good read and i'll learn more from it.

Have been planning out my own stuff for a while now so I have an idea round the topic but just looking to find more info on it really.

Appreciate the feedback so far though.

[TayRo]

Haha thats cool man, no offence taken of course.

Found a few very interested books on the topics and picked up Periodization by Tudor Bompa so hoping that its a good read and i'll learn more from it.

Have been planning out my own stuff for a while now so I have an idea round the topic but just looking to find more info on it really.

Appreciate the feedback so far though.

That book is absolutely amazing. My strength and conditioning coach let me borrow it for a few days. I read the first chapter and had my mind blown. I'm still waiting for funds to come my way so I can buy it myself lol

[tbrady1pttools]

I usually try to get the kindle versions. So much cheaper and you get it right away! Links up to my iphone and windows tablet

[KGB81]

look for an ebook titled:

BigBeyondBelief

Has some great info on periodization as well as some sample programs etc.

[JoeCannonMSCSCS]

This book by Bompa http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/073...&tag=mscscs-20 should give you all the periodization info you can handle and more. Its one of the best Ive seen.
Joe

[ritchie684]

I usually try to get the kindle versions. So much cheaper and you get it right away! Links up to my iphone and windows tablet

Thats actually a good point, always been a bit of a book snob but started buying more ebooks lately so thanks for the reminder.

[ritchie684]

This book by Bompa should give you all the periodization info you can handle and more. Its one of the best Ive seen.
Joe

Say this one yesterday and put on on my Amazon wish list, thanks for the recommendation though.

[JoeCannonMSCSCS]

Good I think you will like it
Joe

[jayvee]

Yep, the one by Tudor Bopma and Gregory Haff (5th edition I believe) is the one to go for. Amazing book, with a considerable amount of info on all topics that relate to periodization. I actually had Haff lecture us on the subject in a strength and conditioning course - the guy blew my mind with his knowledge, so following it up with the book, seemed the logical next step to really get my head around the subject.

[ritchie684]

Yep, the one by Tudor Bopma and Gregory Haff (5th edition I believe) is the one to go for. Amazing book, with a considerable amount of info on all topics that relate to periodization. I actually had Haff lecture us on the subject in a strength and conditioning course - the guy blew my mind with his knowledge, so following it up with the book, seemed the logical next step to really get my head around the subject.

I love it when people stun you with the amount of knowledge they have, especially when its broken down to simple terms too. Well I wont get it read anytime soon as im in the middle of studying for my certs but i'll keep you guys posted.

Happy new years to you too.

[jayvee]

I love it when people stun you with the amount of knowledge they have, especially when its broken down to simple terms too. Well I wont get it read anytime soon as im in the middle of studying for my certs but i'll keep you guys posted.

Happy new years to you too.

Yeah, when you are dealing with folk that are literally writing the book on subjects, it's pretty easy to get blown away and pretty humbled.. But also great in realising how much awesome and informative in depth info there is out there. I can say, that book is pretty much the Bible for periodization - so when you get around to reading it, it really will help your arsenal of information..

And enjoy the New Years celebrations bud - hope its a great year for all!