SportsAugust 31, 2026
periodization
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Definition
The systematic planning of athletic training into distinct cycles to optimize performance and allow for recovery over a specific period of time.
Etymology
Derived from the word period, which comes from the Greek periodos meaning 'a circuit' or 'a cycle.' The suffix -ization was added to denote the process of organizing something into those recurring cycles.
In the news
Coach Ouaddou mentions periodization to explain how he structures his training cycles throughout the week to prepare his players for multiple tactical scenarios.
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