periodization
6 episodes mention this concept
hubermanlabJan 19, 2026Dorian Yates: Low-Volume, High-Intensity Training for Muscle, Strength, and Life Philosophy
HealthMuscular failureLow-volume high-intensity training (HIT)Overload principleRecovery and supercompensation- hubermanlabSep 18, 2025
Optimizing Strength, Hormones, and Recovery: Exercise Protocols, Metabolic Efficiency, and Cold Exposure with Dr. Duncan French
HealthMechanical stressMetabolic stressHPA axisEpinephrine/Adrenaline - hubermanlabJul 22, 2024
Optimizing Female-Specific Exercise and Nutrition: Hormones, Fasting, and Training Across the Lifespan with Dr. Stacy Sims
HealthFemale-specific exercise physiologyNutrition scienceHormone cyclesMenstrual cycle - hubermanlabApr 30, 2024
Optimizing Fitness Scheduling: The Foundational Protocol and Flexibility Strategies
HealthFoundational Fitness ProtocolResistance TrainingCardiovascular TrainingZone 2 Cardio - hubermanlabFeb 8, 2023
Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimize Your Training Program for Fitness & Longevity
HealthOptimal fitness programmingMultiple adaptations (strength, speed, hypertrophy, endurance)Progressive overloadTraining adherence 
lexfridmanAug 3, 2021Chris Duffin: The Science, Psychology, and Engineering of Extreme Strength
HealthAxial loading capacitySpinal mechanicsTorso stabilityIntra-abdominal pressure (IAP)
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Concepts that appear alongside periodization across episodes.
- perimenopause
- multiple adaptations (strength, speed, hypertrophy, endurance)
- estrogen
- length-tension relationship
- low energy availability
- defender (hindrance to goals)
- sympathetic nervous system
- parasympathetic nervous system
- training protocols
- intra-abdominal pressure (iap)
- circadian rhythm
- thyroid function
- hormone cycles
- carbohydrate timing
- non-linear progress
- macro cycle goal
- fasted training
- nutrition science
- progressive overload
- intermittent fasting (if)