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periodised training
UK/ˈpɪəriədaɪzd ˈtreɪnɪŋ/US/ˈpɪriəˌdaɪzd ˈtreɪnɪŋ/PE·ri·od·ised TRAIN·ing
a training method divided into planned phases or cycles, each with specific goals for load and intensity
Examples
“Periodised training helps athletes peak at the right time for major competitions.”
“The coach designed a periodised training plan to build endurance first, then speed.”
“Periodised training reduces the risk of overtraining by varying intensity.”
Band 8 sentence
“To ensure athletes peak for the championship, the coaching team implemented a meticulously periodised training schedule across the season.”
Collocations
- periodised training plan
- long‑term periodisation
Word family
Common mistakes
periodic training→periodised training
train in periods→periodised training
Say it for a higher band
5train in cycles→6plan training phases→7+periodised training
Synonyms
planned cycling
Easily confused
periodic training
“He did periodic training sessions during the holidays.”
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