Which type of training is also called focused training?

Block periodization is referred to as focused training because it involves organizing the training program into distinct blocks or phases, each designed to target specific physical qualities or skills. This method allows athletes to concentrate intensely on a single aspect of their training—like strength, power, or endurance—within each block. By isolating these specific goals over a set period, athletes can achieve higher levels of adaptation and performance in each targeted area, enhancing overall effectiveness in their training regimen.

This approach contrasts with other forms of periodization, which might not emphasize such a focused, segmented strategy. For instance, linear periodization gradually increases intensity over time without allowing for such concentrated bouts of training on individual skills, while undulating periodization varies intensity levels more frequently but doesn't emphasize a singular focus in the same manner as block periodization. Similarly, reverse linear periodization implements a different approach to load and intensity that isn’t characterized by the focused training model inherent in block periodization.