- This phase marks the end of one training cycle and the beginning of another .
Common turning points:
> - End of a specific training block e.g hypertrophy, strenght
> - Start of a peaking phase for a competition
> - Planned reduction in or total deload of workload for the purpose of
recovery / supercompensation
> - Point at which athlete reaches desired training outcome e.g strength
goal, aerobic fitness marker
> - Change of training venue, equipment or support staff