The programming process is an ongoing series of events that continues to evolve based on measurable results. Therefore program design is a series of reactions and decisions based on the unique adaptations and responses of the individual. Programs must be flexible so they may be modified based on the individuals’s particular responses and their overall state of readiness at any given time. Such the course of action should be ever evolving and mutable.
The process method demands complete understanding and application of the following principles:
- Physical, psychological and emotional readiness are transient qualities with the potential to fluctuate from day to day or even hour to hour.
- Due to the variable nature of readiness, sound ongoing monitoring practices must be in place to adequately manage the training process.
Click on the link below to download the Daily Readiness Assessment form in PDF format.
Three Loop Theory (Ref: Chek 1998)
Musculoskeletal
- Muscle Soreness: Locations & Intensity (1-10)
- Joint Soreness: Locations & Intensity (1-10)
- Workouts Hampered: Seldom – Often (1-5)
- Improving Due to Training: Fast – Little (1-5)
Hormonal
- Energy Levels: Very High – Low (1-5)
- Water Retention/Bloating: Low – Mod – High (1-3)
- Headache: None – Severe (1-5)
- Eye Fatigue: None – Severe (1-5)
- Neck Tension: None – Severe (1-5)
- Cravings: Normal (0) – High (1) – Unusual (2)
- Sweating: Normal (0) – Increased (1) – Decreased (1)
- Body Temperature: Normal (0) – Increased (1) – Decreased (1)
- Concentration Ability: Very Good – Low (1-5)
- Sleep Quality: Very Good – Low (1-5)
Lymbic/Emotional
- Work Stress: Low – High (1-5)
- Personal Relationship Stress: Low – High (1-5)
- Social Ability: Social – Antisocial (1-5)
- Motivation Level: Very High – Low (1-5)
- Appetite: Very High – Low (1-5)
Other
- Morning Heart Rate
- HR Beats Above/Below Normal
- Time to Bed
- Time Rise from Bed
- Total Hours Sleep
- Time of Last Meal
- Meal Description