Table 2. Typical weekly periodization used throughout the study. MD+1 MD+2 MD-4 MD-3 MD-2 MD-1 AM - - MD-4a: Strength oriented session (90min) MD-3a: Aerobic oriented session (90min) Speed oriented session (70min) - PM - MD+2a: Upper body strength session (60min) MD+2b: Active recovery session (60min) MD-4b: Positional specific session (60min) MD-3b: Lower body strength session (60min) - Tapering oriented session (60min) MD: match day.