Periodization Fitness

Periodization: How to figure out the right workout for you

Shredding fat and building muscle is a byproduct of adaptation—but too much adaptation means you won’t change. It’s about working that thin line between challenging your body and burning them out. Between getting stronger and plateauing.

The best trainers find that line by using periodization: systematically programming workout routines over the long term through a variety of daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly cycles.

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The Fitness Not To Do List

Picking the right plan is less about finding “the one approach that works” and more about finding “the right approach for you.” It’s a lot easier to accomplish if you avoid all of the garbage information that will lead you farther from your goals.

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Information vs. Application

It’s easy to use “the latest science” as a guide for your healthy living plan. The problem: don’t conflate new science with proven science. A healthy mindset is flexible in the face of convincing evidence.

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Healthy Dessert: Halo Top Ice Cream with Phyllo Dough Crust

To help set healthy habits around dessert (or any food) bring more intention.

Spend time preparing it as an event rather than standing by the freezer with a spoon in the pint of ice cream. Making dessert a ritual instead of a knee-jerk reaction pulls you into the present moment and allows you to experience dessert with all of your senses.

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