Understanding Training Adaptations

Understand how training adaptation works, where theory meets reality, and how to build responsive, personalized training plans.

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Lesson 1

The Models of Training Adaptation

Explore foundational models of training adaptation, including stress-response and fatigue-fitness frameworks. Learn how to manage recovery, variation, and planning to support progress, prevent overtraining, and better understand your clients’ physiological responses.

3m

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Lesson 2

Textbook Theory Meets Real Life

This lesson challenges common assumptions about training response. Learn why individuals adapt differently, how non-training stressors affect outcomes, and why personalized planning beats one-size-fits-all models in real-world coaching.

5m

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Applying Principles in Practice

Learn how to apply adaptation models in real-world coaching. This lesson offers practical strategies for scheduling, personalization, stress management, and athlete engagement—helping you adapt plans effectively while honoring both structure and flexibility.

7m