Issa Periodization

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Periodized Training

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a phrase which refers to how ones training I broken down in discreet time periods called macrocycles, mesocycles, microcycles

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Macrocycles

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a term used in conjunction with periodization-long training period usually between six months to a year

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Mesocycles

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a term used in conjunction with periodization, may represent anywhere from 2 weeks to a few months, typically a month

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micro cycles

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a term used in conjunction with periodization generally referred to as 7 days or a week in length

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Overtraining

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excessive training principally of the eccentric contraction phase of lifting weights or running that can cause injury, loss of body weight, insomnia, depression, chronic muscle soreness

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Overreaching

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an accumulation of training and or non training stress resulting in short term decrement in performance capacity

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Stressors

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external stimulus or a events that cause stress to an organism

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Sympathetic overtraining

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overtraining in which the sympathetic part of the nervous system becomes overative which results in the classic sign of an increased resting heart rate

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Parasympathetic overtaining

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a serious end stage of overtraining associated with the exhaustion of neurological and hormonal factors, typically with serious physical, chemical, or mental injuries

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Excessive Training

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a point where an individual may see a decrease in performance and plateauing as a result from failure to consistently perform at a certain level or training load exceeds their recovery capacity

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Catabolism

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the breaking down aspect of metabolism including all processes oin which complex substances are progressively broken down into simpler ones

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Anabolism

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the building up in the body of complex chemical compounds from simpler compounds

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DOMS

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pain and stiffness experienced in muscles several hours or days after exercise

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Post Exercise Muscle Soreness PEMS

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the sensation of discomfort or pain in the skeletal muscles following physical activity

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Cumulative Microtrauma

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repetitive motion injury, Any group of conditions characterized by repeated stress on muscles, bones, tendons, and nerves which have physical and physiological ramifications.

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Peripheral Heart Action Training PHAT

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a form of resistance training performed in a circuit fashion

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Contrast Showers

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A method of removing metabolic waste products from working muscles and/or improving circulation which involves submerging all or part of the body in alternating hot and cold temperatures of water.

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Cryokinetics

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A rehabilitation technique involving ice application followed by progressive active exercises.

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REM Sleep

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a kind of sleep that ocures at intervals during the night and is characterized by rapid eye movement, more dreaming and bodily movement

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Sleep Apnea

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a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep

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Foundational Training

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a series of exercise designed to improve general health, alleviate acute and chronic pain, improve posture and enhance athletic ability

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Limit Strength

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Absolute strength enhanced by hypnosis, electrotherapy, ergogenic substances of any form (including nutritional supplements or drugs) or other techniques. Such aids increase the potential for strength above normal capacity.

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Active Rest

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defined as very light exercise often involving stretching which does not result in damage to the muscles