International Journal of Strength and Conditioning (Nov 2024)

The Myth of the Myth? An Opinion

  • Michael Stone,
  • Guy Hornsby,
  • Alex Long,
  • Andrew Nelson,
  • Nick Goode,
  • Kurt McDowell,
  • Satoshi Mizuguchi,
  • Daniel Gahreman,
  • Marco Duca,
  • Kevin Carroll,
  • Michael Ramsey,
  • Margaret Stone,
  • Kyle Pierce,
  • Wes Gawel,
  • Joe D'amato,
  • Andrew Fry,
  • Amit Batra,
  • Greg Haff

DOI
https://doi.org/10.47206/hk428q77
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 1

Abstract

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It has become quite popular to question accepted scientific evidence, particularly as it pertains to the validity of various aspects of sport science. Recently, the concept of periodization has been questioned as to its usefulness and even its existence being described as “Myth.” It is the intent of the authors in this informed perspective to combat this idea through both a philosophical discussion on scientific theory as well as pointing out problems with their claim.

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