PERIODIZATION FOR STRENGTH AND PERFORMANCE SEMINAR
For strength coaches, personal trainers & serious athletes ready to master advanced programming. Melbourne September 6-7 Location TBD
Advance Periodization Tactics To Optimize Trainee Performance
This two-day seminar goes beyond simply changing rep ranges or volume. You’ll learn how to apply advanced periodization models—from linear schemes for strength development to block periodization for peak athletic performance.
We’ll cover every training variable and reveal the programming layers most coaches overlook. You’ll leave knowing exactly when to use each method and which specialty techniques match every goal and model.
Master Periodization.
Elevate Your Programming and Performance.
Join our two-day Periodization Seminar and master the art of designing optimized, long term training cycles. Led by Coach Dale Hansford, industry veteran with over 15 years of experience, this event combines cutting-edge research and practical application, ensuring you leave with a clear, effective plan to maximize strength and athletic performance.
Maximize Every Rep, Phase, and Program with Advanced Periodization
Over two intensive days, you’ll master the principles of effective periodization—from short training cycles to year-long plans. You’ll learn how to set loading parameters, manage fatigue, and adapt every strategy to each athlete’s needs.
Every concept comes with clear theory and hands-on examples. You’ll also receive a complete guide containing all seminar notes and reference materials.
Day 1 Schedule
Periodization Theory and Application
Periodization History
Periodization Terms and Components
Include definitions, physiological adaptations, training methods and examples, transfer and time, decay
– Strength Adaptations
– Endurance Adaptations
– Muscular Adaptations
– Neurological adaptations
Strength Quality Definitions & Examples
Maximal Strength, Relative Strength, Absolute Strength, Optimal Strength, Functional Hypertrophy, Hypertrophy, Strength Endurance, Work Capacity, Concentric Strength, Eccentric Strength, Isometric Strength, Speed Strength, Reactive Strength, Explosive Strength, Starting Strength
Periodization and Fatigue
– Muscular System
– Nervous System
– Hormonal & Immune System
– Soft Tissues
Periodization and Accommodation
– Training Stress
– Movement Patterns
– Individual Accommodation
Logistical factors
– Transfer
– Phase Potentiation
– Transmutation
– Decay and Detraining
– Interference
Periodization Planning
– Components
– Macrocycle
– Mesocycle
– Microcycle
Micro-Cycle considerations
– Components, Composition
Meso-Cycle Considerations
– Length, Volume & Intensity Considerations, Meso-Cycle Periodization
Macro-Cycle Considerations
– Length
– Volume
– Intensity Periodization
– Exercise Periodization
Base Periodization Models
Linear Periodization
– Linear Periodization base structure
– Intensity-Volume parameters
Phase Undulating Periodization
– Phase Undulating Base Structure
– Accumulation
– Intensification
– Intensity-Volume parameters
Strength Quality Selection
– Macrocycle intensity
– Macrocycle volume
Individual influencing factors on Loading Parameters
Exercise selection and Periodization
– Determining factors on exercise selection
– Determining macrocycle exercise selection
– Exercise selection testing
Long Term Periodization – 12-52 weeks
– Macrocycle Structure
– Long Term Progression
– Macrocycle Changes
– Assessment of macrocycle effectiveness
– Long Term Strength structure
– Long Term Hypertrophy structure
– Long Term Body Composition structure
Long Term Trainee Development
Day 2 Schedule
Periodization for Strength and Power
Strength and Power Periodization History
Examples of Successful Systems in Strength and Power Sports
– Soviet
– Bulgarian
– Westside
– Bondarchuk
Strength Development Methods
Eccentric Training Methods
– Submaximal Extended Eccentric
– Supramaximal Eccentric
Isometric Training Methods
– Yielding
– Overcoming
– Functional Isometrics
– Isotonic-Isometric Combination
– Isometric-Isotonic Combination
Power Development Theory
Power Devlopment Methods & Application
Starting Strength Training Methods
– Concentric
– Ballistic
Explosive Strength Training Methods
– Bands
– Chains
– Ballistic
– Jumps
– Olympic Lifting Variations
Reactive Strength Training Methods
– Myotatic
– Ballistic
– Jumps
Training Transfer Theory and Methodology
Exercise Transfer Considerations
– General training
– Specific Training
– Identifying Weaknesses
Strength Quality Transfer Considerations
– General Training transfer
– Specific Training transfer
Determining Strength and Power needs
– Correlations for Major Sports
– Determining strength and power needs – Individual Assessment
Strength and Power Sport Periodization Theory
Strength and Power Sport Periodization Components & Design
General Physical Preparation
– Considerations, Purpose, Time, Individualization
Specific Physical Preparation
– Considerations, Purpose, Time, Individualization
Power Conversion Period
– Considerations, Purpose, Time, Individualization
Pre-Competition Period
– Considerations, Purpose, Time, Individualization
Competition Period
– Considerations, Purpose, Time, Individualization
Transition Period
– Considerations, Purpose, Time, Individualization
Periodization Models for Strength and Power Sports
– Linear
– Phase Undulating
– Block
– Wave
Periodization Seminar FAQ
No, there are no pre-requisites for this seminar. However, a basic knowledge of strength training and program design is highly recommended to ensure the content is applicable.
For those that are unsure of their program design skills, the Program Design Mentorship is an ideal introduction to strength training program design.
Yes! Each attendee will be provided with a comprehensive workbook that not only contains every slide presented, but also a plethora of additional resources.
Yes, we offer group discounts for groups of three or more who register together. To receive a group discount invoice, please email us directly.
The start & finish time for the seminar is 8.30AM-6PM on both Saturday, and Sunday.
There will be a lunch break of approx. 60MIN both days. Short, 5-10MIN breaks will be had between sections of the seminar.
Absolutely! Whilst a portion of the course will concentrate on sporting and athletic applications of strength training periodization, the theory will be applicable for all clientele that strength trains.
Yes! Not only will be the base content provide many examples on the development of maximal strength, the content presented will be tailored to the seminar attendees.
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