Periodization schemes

A periodization scheme defines the set of mesocycles used when planning a season. For example:

• The periodization scheme described in “The Triathlete's Training Bible” by Joe Friel includes the mesocycles:

• Preparation,

• Base,

• Build,

• Peak,

• Race,

• Transition.

• The book “Triathlon. Olympic distance” (I. Sysoev, O. Kulinenkov) suggests an alternative set of mesocycles:

• Recovery,

• Preparation,

• Preparation and strength,

• Aerobic,

• Tempo (LT),

• Intensive,

• Tapering.

• The traditional approach to periodization (after Matveev, 1977, edited by V. Issurin) includes the mesocycles:

• General preparation,

• Special preparation,

• Pre-competition,

• Competition,

• Transition.

By default all users have “Joe Friel's scheme” from “The Triathlete's Training Bible”. If you want another set of mesocycles, create your own scheme.

Creating and changing schemes is described below. Season planning with periodization schemes is described in a separate section.

Working with schemes

Schemes are in the “Methodology” section, on the periodization schemes tab. On the left there are the periodization schemes: system schemes and your schemes; on the right - the mesocycles of the chosen scheme.

A system scheme cannot be changed.

Add a scheme

To add a scheme, click the button to create a new scheme (1), enter the name and the description of the scheme and save it.

Add mesocycles to a scheme

Choose your scheme on the left and click the button to add a mesocycle under the list of mesocycles.

In the mesocycle window enter the name, choose a color and, if needed, add a description. The mesocycle color is used on the chart and in the table of the season plan, and in the athlete's calendar.

Change and delete schemes and mesocycles

Your schemes and mesocycles have edit (pencil) and delete (trash) buttons. Deleting happens at once, without confirmation.

Only your own schemes and mesocycles can be changed.