How do I set up the training calendar?

Training Calendar

Your training will be strategically planned based on when your competitive season starts and ends. Each year-long calendar is comprised of three training phases: Preparatory, Competitive, and Transitional. Each phase is comprised of training blocks designed to progressively develop the training attributes needed for the sport. You will see the same movements throughout each training block (the typical block is 3 weeks in length), and each week Volt will increase the total training volume to help drive training adaptation. Read more about Volt's periodization in this blog post!

Setting Up the Calendar

Primary Start Date

This date indicates when you want your Volt training to start, whether you are starting Volt for the very first time or resetting your calendar after your competitive season. Your Primary Start Date tells Volt when to start your Preparatory Phase (off-season training).

Competitive Start/End Date

These dates indicate when your Competitive Phase (in-season) starts and ends. During the Competitive Phase, the training frequency will reduce to 2 workouts/week (for most programs), in order to accommodate the high volume of games and practices. Typically, when the volume of your sport ramps up, the volume of your training in the weight room should decrease to reduce the risk of overtraining.

Secondary Start Date

This date indicates when you want to enter your second Preparatory Phase (off-season training) after your first competitive season is over. For example, if your Primary Competitive season ends in November, but you don't want your Secondary Competitive season to start until January, set your Secondary Start Date for January. You will train on a Transitional Phase until their secondary Preparatory Phase begins in January. This is completely optional, and you can reach out to your Strength Coach Consultant to help determine if this is the appropriate route for you.