Tag: Tapering
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Periodization for GS, part 10 (Nutrition part 2)
In my first post about periodization of nutrition I looked at a block/mesocycle or medium length cycle to training with a low carbohydrate approach. I suggest that this would be best used in the GPP phase as ‘Low carb training increases signaling for mitochondrial biogenesis (telling the body to increase the number of mitochondria, which…
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Periodization for GS, Part 7 (Nutrition)
A very often overlooked part of periodization, is nutrition periodization. In weight making sports such as kettlebell sport or grappling sports it can be make or break! Correct planning of nutrition can help ensure you’re in the desired weight category and may help with training/adaptation. In my experience, getting the nutrition side of things right…
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Periodization for GS, Part 6 (Tapering and overreaching)
I was lucky enough to recently be present at a keynote presentation by Inigo Mujika at the ACSA Conference (he has some good videos on this blog). He is someone that has helped me form many of my views on tapering. The last phase before competition is the tapering phase. In this phase you can…