This article explores the different organizational levels of training, from individual repetitions all the way to multi-year training careers. Understanding these levels helps structure training more effectively, whether you’re a competitive athlete or simply aiming to train with more purpose. You’ll learn how each level contributes to progress and how to focus your planning based on your goals and experience.
Lighter training periods such as deloads, pivots, and tapers are essential tools in long-term training planning. They involve strategic reductions in training demands to promote recovery, prevent stagnation, and maintain long-term progress. This article explores each approach, when and why to apply them, and how they can be practically implemented in a calisthenics training program.
