PERIODIZATION

PERIODIZATION: Still the best way Periodization, training in cycles of gradually increasing intensity, began with the work of Soviet sports scientist Dmitri Matveyev in the early 1960s. Elite athletes, Olympic weightlifters, swimmers, and track and field performers have used it all over the world to an ever-increasing degree since that time. American Olympic lifters and power lifters have been using periodization for a long time for example Frank Zane (Ripper 3, Fleck, Steven 34). Periodization provides a …

…workout works for many great athletes and has gotten results. In conclusion, the only way to prove the method of periodization works is to attempt it by myself. The final result of the periodization paper will occur at the end of the semester. Works Cited “Ripper 3.” Fleck, Stevens. February 1987. Pages 34 & 89. “The Running Commentary.” Periodization. http://www.lakeheadu.ca/~newhouse/ian/seven.html.(Jan 1996). “Untitled.” Periodization rules. http://www.staff.washington.edu/griffin/period.txt (June 1991)