Athletics: the myth of the "error of periodization"
Abstract
There is evidence that good periodized training programs lead to greater functional gains and lower risks of injury, illness and overtraining than non-periodized programs. However, one of the most widespread goals of periodization - achieving the best results at a specific time of the competitive season has not been delivered, at least in athletics. Concepts such as objectivity of results, regression to the mean and stability during the season are briefly discussed to partially explain the inability of most athletes to reproduce their best performances in the so-called target competitions.
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