Episode

33 Block periodization

Podcast
High Performance Physiology
Published
Jul 25, 2026
Duration seconds
2467
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Summary

Finally, Chris and Rob tackle block periodization, explaining why it makes very little sense for athletes in any strength or power sport. This episode references material covered in previous conversations, especially the preceding two (31 dose-response of adaptations and 32 supercompensation) as well as frequent discussions about the rate of loss of adaptations during detraining and fatigue accumulation.