How to train regularly
It is a well-known fact that exercise has many benefits for the body. These include increased muscle mass, fat loss, and improved cardiovascular health. We all know a lot about exercises, sets and reps, but very little is said about other important factors such as periodization in training. I’ll explain why it works.
Whether you’re new to fitness or at an advanced level, read on for this concept and how to apply it.
What does periodization mean?
If you’ve been in the fitness field for a while, you know that it takes time to achieve certain results. The principle of “periodization” involves dividing goals into time periods where they are the only focus.
Classic bodybuilding fitness training mainly he has three periods.
- Bulking duration (increased quality weight, increased power stat)
- Cut stage (weight loss, slimming while maintaining strength and muscle)
- Transition period (change from primary to secondary and vice versa)
So think of it this way: trying to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time is the same as multitasking, where you split your attention and therefore get worse results in every way.
You get better results when you focus completely on your task.
Change of seasons
Humans, like all other species, are clearly fine-tuning the Earth’s natural cycles. We tend to be active during the summer months and in a sort of ‘recovery mode’ during the colder months.
The periodization of our training matches these exact parts of the human cycle to help us achieve each goal. can be used to advantage. If you think about training and the change of season in this way…
Summer = fat loss, leaning forward
If you want to lose fat and maintain your lean body mass, we recommend starting the fat loss phase just before summer really hits.
It means that the For example, going to the beach and swimming, or hiking in the cold mountains when it’s hot elsewhere.
All of these activities make it easier to create a calorie deficit. Weight loss. This is exactly why the summer fat loss period is great!
Winter = Mass!
Like bears, humans tend to consume more food during the colder months.
This increased appetite and decreased activity level can easily create conditions that lead to increased muscle building and overall athletic performance and progress.
Once the summer is in full swing, we’ll begin a build-up phase where we’ll set key goals such as:
Gradually increase training intensity and volume eat more get well soon.
Transfer method
As already mentioned, the third period is a mandatory transition period between her other two periods.
The transition period is a period in which calorie intake and the amount of exercise gradually change, and can be regarded as the “beginning” of the weight-increase/weight-reduction period.
Once you start the weight loss phase, make a gentle transition and gradually reduce calories until he begins to lose a healthy rate of 1-2 pounds per week.
After the weight loss phase, gradually increase your caloric intake, increasing the intensity, number of sets, and repetitions to slowly transition to the weight gain phase.
This allows for a smooth transition that doesn’t shock your body or your metabolism. Remember – the body doesn’t like sudden changes!
Takeaway message
Seasonal changes on our planet affect the body and its nervous system in many ways, leading to changes in metabolism.
These interactions can be used as additional guides for your fitness goals. Divide your goals into periods, train accordingly and be patient!