Undulating Periodization

Undulating Periodization is an advanced training programming strategy distinguished from other periodization models by systematically varying training intensity and volume within short, non-linear cycles—often on a daily or weekly basis—to optimize physiological adaptations and mitigate the risk of performance plateaus.

39

Publications

2.7K

Citations

174

Authors

62

Institutions

Publications per year

2017–2026

8

Variants

Non-linear Periodization

Authors

174

  1. MR
    Matthew R. Rhea

    A.T. Still University, United States

    7 publications · 759 citations

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  2. LN
    Lee N. Burkett

    Arizona State University, United States

    6 publications · 674 citations

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  3. SB
    Stephen Ball

    University of Missouri, United States

    6 publications · 674 citations

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  4. WT
    Wayne T. Phillips

    Arizona State University, United States

    4 publications · 520 citations

    4

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  5. BA
    Brent A. Alvar

    Arizona State University, United States

    4 publications · 339 citations

    4

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Venues

  1. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

    JSCR · 22 publications · 2K citations

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  2. Frontiers in Physiology

    2 publications · 51 citations

    2

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  3. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

    MSSE · 2 publications · 97 citations

    2

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  4. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance

    IJSPP · 2 publications · 187 citations

    2

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  5. Clinical Biochemistry

    1 publications · 69 citations

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