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  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Training Methodology

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  • Periodization is crucial for optimizing athletic adaptations and performance through structured training cycles.
  • Existing literature lacks clear definitions for linear and nonlinear periodization, leading to potential misinterpretations.
  • Programming strategies can vary significantly even within similar periodization schemes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review the concepts of linearity and nonlinearity in periodization models.
  • To clarify the definitions and applications of linear and nonlinear periodization.
  • To present a novel approach to nonlinear periodization.

Main Methods:

  • Critical literature review of periodization concepts.
  • Analysis of linear and nonlinear periodization models.
  • Conceptualization of a new nonlinear periodization approach.

Main Results:

  • The concepts of linear and nonlinear periodization are not clearly defined in current literature.
  • Nonlinearity may be an inherent aspect of periodization, even theoretically.
  • A new framework for de facto nonlinear periodization is proposed.

Conclusions:

  • Clearer definitions of linear and nonlinear periodization are needed for accurate application.
  • The proposed nonlinear periodization approach offers a novel perspective for training optimization.
  • Further research is warranted to validate the proposed nonlinear periodization model.