Quote Originally Posted by Frost View Post
nope it doesnt depend on the sport there a universal definition that come froms the guys that came up with the idea, and its pretty easy to find and its nothing like yours lol
Seriously, just do a Google search. Top results for "periodization":

http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article...odization.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periodization
http://www.trifuel.com/training/tria...w-does-it-work

There isn't one definition or method of periodization. It depends on the sport. Oh, but you know better.

As it pertains to weight/strength training I suggest you read this book:
http://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Your-O.../dp/0971407614