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Periodization of Resistance Exercise

By Carolyn Kisner PT, MS and Lynn Allen Colby PT, MS on April 23rd 2008

Periodization, also known as periodized training, is an approach to resistance training that builds systematic variation in exercise intensity and repetitions, sets, or frequency at regular intervals over a specified period of time. This approach to training was developed for highly trained athletes preparing for competitive weight-lifting or power-lifting events. The concept was designed to […]

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