Periodization training is also a break from the same old workout focus, as those can get monotonous. Every year, every quarter, consider adding something new to your training.

Consider block periodization training, which involves strategically changing your training on regular cycles so you do not get bored or burned out doing the same workouts.

Managing training load through periodization—a systematic approach to balancing intensity, volume, and recovery—is crucial for reducing injury risk and sustaining performance.

Alan Russell considers how to apply training load and related concepts to designing real-life training for your firefighters.