Phased Training Approach Paper

PHASED TRAINING APPROACH

In certain cases dependant on a client’s goals a Personal Trainer or Gym Instructor will prepare an exercise program or exercise plan that goes through different phases. These phases are designed so the client can reach their goals by training smarter.

A phased approach is most commonly used to train a client for a sport in their pre-season or for an athlete before their chosen event, i.e. a marathon.

There are four phases:
 Preparation
 Conditioning
 Recovery
 Adaption

A Personal Trainer or Gym Instructor can use the phased training approach to train a client with a high level of detail for a long period of time. A Personal Trainer or Gym Instructor can use the phased training approach to create multiple