text: Periodization
  Table 5-1. Training periods
  Period Characteristics
  Base High volume, low intensity training
  Build Moderate to high volume training at high intensity
  Taper / Peak 1 Low volume training at high intensity and high levels of skill
  Combat / Peak 2 Peak levels of skill with low levels of volume; for example deployment
  Recovery Reconditioning after prolonged absence from H2F System or as a deload
  after Peak 2
  H2F holistic health and fitness
  INTEGRATED PERIODIZATION
  5-13. Integrated periodization allows the coordinated inclusion of multiple domains of readiness into
  multiple phases of a Soldier’s physical training program. This approach allows better management of the
  training load required to optimize performance and control the fatigue, injury risk and misconduct behaviors
  associated with high operational tempo and high physical and nonphysical demands (see table 5-2). Integrated
  periodization prepares Soldiers in ways similar to high-performance, competitive athletes who also have to
  sustain peak fitness over athletic careers that span several decades.
  Table 5-2. Features of training periods by domains of readiness
  Base Build Peak 1 Combat / Peak 2 Recovery
  (4–12 weeks) (4–8 weeks) (2–3 weeks) (2 weeks +) (4–8 weeks)
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  High volume Moderate to high Low volume Peak skill Active rest
  Low intensity volume High intensity Low volume Physical
  General strength, High Intensity High skill Multi-hour, day, rehabilitation
  endurance and Specific strength, week or month Goal assessment
  movement skill endurance and operations
  Needs movement skill
  assessment
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  Needs Energy intake Energy intake Support or fueling Goal assessment
  assessment adapted to adapted for high for combat Nutrition adapted
  Periodized energy changes in intensity training including recovery for light activity
  and macronutrient training to avoid weight between varying levels
  intakes for body Specific support gain lengths of Minimal weight
  composition for key sessions Monitoring for engagements and gain
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  Education for cold, altitude) to combat environmental supplements and
  strategic timing of conditions ergogenic aids
  nutrient intake Body composition and performance
  Nutrition
  around training refinement enhancers
  supplementation
  sessions Practice of field practices Active nutrition for
  Macronutrient training, recovery or
  availability training operational or Nutritional rehabilitation
  to stimulate combat nutritional strategies for
  metabolic strategy travel across
  multiple time
  efficiency