It seems that we say the same thing mostly except for one single issue: you think that adding some randomness is a bad idea, I say that it's unlikely to be that bad.
Not So
I never said that randomness is a completely bad idea. I provide the parameters.
Your reasoning seems based on the fact that following one type of plan, a plan in which there is no randomness, leads to success, and that therefore, following a plan in which there is an element of randomness cannot lead to success
Non-Linear Periodization Training
The fact that I am an advocate of Non-Linear Periodization Training and as I noted, have employed is before it was termed that demonstrate that I am a proponent of
NOT following on Plan. I am an advocate of Understanding the concept of the General Adaptation Syndrome.
I am an advocate of Dr Michael Zourdos' research setting aside specific days for Hypertrophy, Power and Limit Strength Training. I have hammered that in multiple post.
I have provided research information on "Varying Exercise" as a mean of increasing muscle mass, strength, power, etc.
It's NOT About Following ONE Plan
To re-re-reinterate it, it comes down to Understanding Training Concepts in regard on how write a effective training program and properly executing it.
It come down to knowing the rules and when they can and need to be broken. A great example of that is Power Training. The rule is that it need to be performed first in a program.
However, one of the exception to the rule is Post Activation Potentiation Training. I have briefly post information on this, as well.
I am a proponent of Understanding Training Concepts; how to utilize training protocols to elicit a better training effect and reach your objective.
Something's Better Than Nothing
Random chaos amount to, "Even a blind pig will eventually find an apple." It amounts to driving aimlessly around and hoping you get lucky. As they say in Vegas, "Your chances are Slim and None, and Slim is out of town.
To reiterate, I provided some parameters for those who have an objective.
I understand your point of view that complete randomness is probably a stupid idea
Your Background
You are a smart guy. However, what little background you mentioned in in this post nor your other post indicate you have limited knowledge in this area and even less in practical application.
There's plenty of research data out there on this; which amount to "Second Hand Information".
To really comprehend it, you need to gain first hand practical experience.
Essentially, you are coaching a game you have never played.
One of the key elements of Coaching is you need to have played the game.
The Take Home Point
Learning is based on repetition. With the in mind, let me repeat this again. I provided some parameters for those who have an objective regarding a Random Training Program. When performed within the confines of those parameter, it has a place.
A steady diet of Random Training amount taking a trip without mapping it out.
My Plan
This topic has been exhausted. Nothings going to change at this point.
So, rather than continuing to go randomly around in a never ending circle on it; it time to move on.
Now that's a Plan.
Kenny Croxdale
