Classic Article: What’s New is Old
One of the concerns that people have with the concept of periodization is that the training of athletes is a lot different than it was in the 1950’s and 1960’s. One of...
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Is Periodization Outdated and Naive?
In the latest issue of the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, John Kiely has a thought-provoking article on periodization. He begins the article with a review of the concept of...
Classic Article: Does Supercompensation Still Hold Up?
Nikolai Volkov is a Soviet-era sports scientist, credited by some with pioneering creatine use. In 1974 he had an article published in a track and field publication, later translated in the Yessis...
Classic Article: The End of Periodization
In 1999, New Studies in Athletics published an article by Yuri Verkoshansky called “The End of Periodization of Training in Top-Class Sport.” Verkoshansky is a name that many strength and track/field coaches...