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Periodization Preview

  • The author has been occupied with reviewing approximately 550 pages from 51 studies on periodization.
  • This review was part of a larger project that initially started small but expanded significantly.
  • Due to writing commitments for MASS and this project, the author could not update the site until now.
  • The comprehensive analysis of periodization studies is complete, and results will soon be shared on the site.
  • Readers can expect new guest articles soon as the site is revitalized.
  • An organized spreadsheet containing all the periodization studies reviewed is available for public access without the need to request permission.
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