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Periodization: A Beginner's Guide to Training Cycles and Progression

Take your training to the next level with periodization, the practice of dividing your training into cycles to maximize results. Discover the benefits of periodization and how to apply it to your own training programs in this informative post. From macrocycles to microcycles, explore the different types of cycles and how to progress over time for long-term success. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced athlete, this post is a must-read for anyone looking to optimize their training.

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The Kinetic Chain Principle

What is good movement? The Kinetic Chain Principle (KCP) views boxing movement as a functional sequence of linked body parts, essential for transferring power efficiently from the lower body to the upper body. A full engagement of this chain, from the ground up through the hips and trunk, is crucial for generating maximum punching power and maintaining vital balance and stability.

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Training Principles

Training principles are general rules for effective fitness, which the text organizes into a "training map" based on the stages of a program (Beginning, Middle, and End) to clarify their relationships. This structure guides the application of rules like the Initial Fitness Principle at the start, the Overload and Progression Principles during the middle, and the Specificity and Reversibility Principles toward the end goals and maintenance.

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