4.2.

4 Compatibility of different workloads

BP postulates a reduction in the number of targeted abilities that can be

developed simultaneously. However, a unidirectional training design is an indulgence

that very few sports can enjoy. It is usually those with a very limited number of

targets (for instance, weightlifting requires the development of little more than

maximal and explosive strength and various modes of endurance are unnecessary).

Other sports entail the development of many abilities so that the selection of

compatible combinations of different workloads and their sequencing within a single

workout becoming highly important.

Viewed in this manner, it is important to preclude any negative interactions of

non-compatible workloads, which is one of the typical disadvantages of the traditional

periodization system. The complex approach to training design assumes the

administration of exercises with different training modalities in a single workout. For

a long time leading coaches in most sports criticized and refused to implement this

approach for high-performance training. Similarly, the BP system utilizes a selective

but not complex approach to each single workout. The main compatible and non141

compatible combinations of workloads directed at targeted abilities with training

modalities for additional targets are presented below (Table 4.7).

Table 4.7

Compatible and non-compatible training modalities combined

with different targeted abilities

Targeted ability Compatible training modalities Non-compatible

training modalities

Aerobic endurance Alactic sprints, strength

endurance, maximal strength

(hypertrophy)- afterwards

Anaerobic glycolitic

endurance

Anaerobic glycolitic

endurance

Aerobic restoration, mixed

aerobic-anaerobic endurance,

strength endurance

Aerobic endurance,

maximal strength done

before

Alactic (sprint)

ability

Aerobic endurance, aerobic

restoration, explosive strength,

maximal strength (hypertrophy)-

afterwards

Anaerobic glycolitic

endurance - restricted

Maximum strengthhypertrophy

Maximum strength

(innervations), stretching

exercises, aerobic restoration

Any exhaustive loads

afterwards because they

disrupt restoration

Learning new

technical skills

Any training modalities after

performing

Any training modalities

before performing

For the practical purpose of structuring workouts, it is worth noting several

points. According to BP, the workout program should contain no more than three

training modalities (usually one dominant, the second one – compatible with the main

purpose and the third one – a modality of technique/tactic improvement or

restoration). Approximately 65-70% of total training time of the developing workout

should be devoted to one or two training modalities. This condition is important in

order to attain high workload concentration and sufficient stimulus for a desirable

training effect.