Purpose: Limited research has explored the long-term impact of diet periodization on metabolism, performance, and body composition. This eight-week study examined the effects of long-term periodized ...

Experts explain what to know about the training method.

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 ...

Periodization is an organized form of training planning often used at the professional level to ensure that athletes are at their peak condition during the competition period. It is impossible for an ...

In short-term studies, block periodization of high-intensity training (HIT) has been shown to be an effective strategy that enhances performance and related physiological factors. However, long-term ...