Coach-supervised periodized training

Intervention1 paper2 findings

Humans1

Outcomes

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Body composition

no changein humans1Very low certainty

1 study

Coach-supervised periodized training has no effect on body composition in humans.
Humans6 monthsmalesn = 20
Coach-Supervised Periodized Training Versus Self-Directed Training in Amateur Swimmers: A Six-Month Prospective Cohort Study · Preprints.org · 11 Sep 2026 · Preprint

Cardiorespiratory fitness

upin humans1Very low certainty

1 study

Coach-supervised periodized training improves cardiorespiratory fitness in humans (12.6 ± 14.0% vs 2.5 ± 5.4%).
Humanscoach-supervised periodized training vs self-directed training6 monthsmalesn = 20
Coach-Supervised Periodized Training Versus Self-Directed Training in Amateur Swimmers: A Six-Month Prospective Cohort Study · Preprints.org · 11 Sep 2026 · Preprint

Latest

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Preprints.orgHumansPreprint15 Sep

Coach-Supervised Periodized Training Versus Self-Directed Training in Amateur Swimmers: A Six-Month Prospective Cohort Study