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The science behind how you train.
Evidence-based, jargon-free guides to the ideas Adaptiv programmes around — so every decision in your plan makes sense.
- Periodisation
Periodisation for recreational lifters: what actually matters
Periodisation means structuring training into phases over time. Here's what the evidence says it's really worth for serious recreational lifters — and what you can safely ignore.
14 min read
- Progressive overload
Progressive overload: the only variable that actually builds strength
Progressive overload is the gradual increase in training demand that forces your body to adapt. Here's why it's the principle behind every strength gain — and how to apply it.
14 min read
- Adaptation
Why static training plans stop working
A training plan changes your body until it no longer fits it. Here's the science of adaptation — why fixed plans plateau, and what keeps training working over time.
11 min read
- RPE
RPE-based training: what it is and why it matters
RPE, or rate of perceived exertion, measures how hard a set feels using reps in reserve. Here's how it guides load, volume, and progression.
17 min read
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