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This episode discusses the misconceptions around periodization in fitness training and presents a simplified framework based on research findings.

Episode Summary The fitness industry sells periodization as complicated, sacred science. The research tells a very different story. In this episode of THIRST For More, we strip periodization down to what it actually is, walk through every major model, and look at what the peer-reviewed evidence really says about which one works best. Then we hand you a simple, defensible framework you can use with almost every client this week. If you have ever built a beautiful training spreadsheet that fell apart by Wednesday, this episode is for you. WHAT WE YOU WILL LEARN What periodization actually is, in plain language (week, block, year) The shaky theoretical foundation most certifications never mention The four main models explained simply: linear, undulating, block, and concurrent What the research really shows about periodized vs non-periodized training Why the specific model you choose matters far less than you have been told A simple four-step framework for programming general population clients Who actually needs advanced periodization, and five common mistakes to avoid KEY RESEARCH REFERENCED Williams et al. (2017), Sports Medicine, periodized vs non-periodized training for maximal…

People in this episode

Host: Brandon Smitley

Topics covered

• periodization
• fitness training
• research analysis
• programming framework
• strength training
• hypertrophy

Keywords

• periodization
• training models
• strength training
• hypertrophy
• programming
• fitness research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: THIRST For More

Books & works: Williams et al. (2017), Grgic et al. (2017), Rhea et al. (2002), Harries et al. (2015)

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