What Is Periodization?

Periodization is when you cycle your training objective over the short term in order that the long term goal be recognized more efficiently. This is done through the use of macrocycles, mesocycles and microcycles.

An example of periodization for a ATP/CP athlete would be to spend 3-4 weeks on foundation training, 3-4 weeks on Functional Strength, 3-4 weeks of Plyometrics training and ending with 3-4 weeks of overspeed/overskill drills.

While a time frame of 3-4 weeks is used for these periodization cycles, this does not mean a dead start and stop approach. Each phase of the periodization model is eased in and out with some components remaining throughout with less emphasis.

Heavy Posterior Chain Workout

This workout will work the backside of your body really hard. Of course the legs and shoulders and well, pretty much your whole body will be worked hard as well. That’s the nature of compound exercises like the Olympic lifts.

I really like this workout because you develop speed and power with the squat cleans. You develop size and strength from the deadlift shrugs. You work speed, flexibility and balance with the Overhead Squats and then put it all together with the snatch in one big athletic explosion. Read more

Animal Exercises - The Gorilla

Bodyweight animal exercise or quadrupedal movement (QM) as some call them are excellent for sports conditioning and MMA functionality.

For those that simply like to work out in any location, these bodyweight exercises that mimic natural animal movements are great for fat loss also and have been used for years by martial arts instructors to get their students in shape and encourage fat loss.
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Training For Breakdancing With Bodyweight

Hi my names R.W. (name withheld), I saw some of your clips on YouTube and was wondering if you could give me some pointers.

I’m a Breakdancer based in Australia and i have a few big competitions this year, one in Korea and one in France. Read more

A Great Beginner or Intermediate Circuit

Want to get Faster - Leaner - Stronger? Give this one a go.

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