periodization


Intensity Techniques

By Elliot Fisher MS, ATC, CSCS, PES Intensity techniques are methods you can use to increase the intensity of your training without using a ton of weight.  These methods are relatively safe and give good results.  Most of these methods revolve around metabolite production so it’s better for developing slow twitch fibers and sarcoplasmic hypertrophy.  […]

Elliot’s Periodization #1

By Elliot Fisher MS, ATC, CSCS, PES Strength Mesocycle In this blog, I am going to cover my upcoming mesocycle of training.  This will be a good reference for what I do and can be used for getting training ideas, learning programming, etc.  My personal programs are usually five weeks long, but can vary.  At […]

Considerations on Concurrent Resistance and Endurance Training

By Elliot Fisher MS, ATC, CSCS, PES To be more physically fit, it is important to become bigger, faster, and stronger.  This is important for general health, as well as athletic performance.  To do this, both resistance training and endurance training are used.  There is evidence that concurrently training with both resistance and endurance exercise […]

Exercise Selection and Variation

By Elliot Fisher MS, ATC, CSCS, PES Exercise variation is an important factor when designing an exercise program.  There are many benefits to changing exercises every so often.  Some of these benefits include increases in performance and decreased injury risk.  However, it is important to apply variation correctly to maximize results.  In this blog, we […]