Table 1 Clustering of seasonal training phases for body composition, energy intake, and total energy expenditure
Preparation phase | Competition phase | Transition phase |
|---|---|---|
Training/preparation/conditioning/peak training period Beginning/early/middle/ end of training season Beginning of season Before/pre-season High/low volume weeks Before/during/after high intensity/exhaustive training periods/training camps Intensified/overloaded/heavy training End of preparatory training phase Habitual/basic/normal training phase Non-competitive season | Before/during/after race/competition Taper phase Peak-season, in-season Top of performance Early/start/during/end of competitive season Pre-competition Mid/late season Beginning of competition preparatory period | Detraining Off-season Post-season After/between season Recreation Resting period |