Welcome to the Motocross Strength and Conditioning Podcast!  Motocross is an elite sport, and the way we approach training needs to reflect that. This podcast is meant to be a beacon of clarity that will help you navigate through the challenging realm of strength and conditioning!

In today’s episode, we break down a popular and misunderstood topic. PERIODIZATION! The sport of motocross presents multiple challenges when it comes to programming your entire year of training. The season feels never ending, the off-season is short, and countless people tend to feel as though it's impossible to structure your training in a way that's smart and effective. That's where I step in! I'm here to tell you that it can be done, and hopefully after the next couple of episodes, you'll understand how. I hope you find value in this episode, and stay tuned for part 2!

TIME CODES:

1:28 - What to expect in this episode, and in part 2

1:38 - Opening thoughts and important considerations regarding the take home message

3:32 - What exactly is periodization?

4:14 - The 5 phases of periodization

4:20 - Phase 1

5:43 - Phase 2

7:20 - Phase 3

8:25 - Phase 4

9:40 - Phase 5

10:42 - Quick recap of all 5 phases

11:36 - BEFORE you move on to part 2

11:52 - Thank you SO much for supporting the podcast, together we can elevate the sport of motocross!

If you love motocross as much as I do, or if you're looking for more content like this, be sure to check out my Youtube channel (Jacob Pennisi MX), as well as follow me on Instagram (@jacob_pennisi)!