JOURNAL ARTICLE

New Sport and Exercise Psychology Study Findings Reported from University of Tennessee (Exploring the Viability of Encouraging Person-Adaptive Exercise During a 2-Week Microcycle: A Mixed-Method Study of Flexible Nonlinear Periodization).

Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2026. P. 503 1 of 2
Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

This article focuses on a study from the University of Tennessee examining the viability of flexible nonlinear periodization (FNLP), an exercise programming approach that adapts exercise demands to individuals’ physical and mental resources. Over a 14-day period, 24 participants completed pre- and postexercise surveys and interviews to explore their decision-making and experiences with FNLP. The study found that resource-concordant exercise choices supported recovery and training, while resource-discordant choices were linked to stress distraction, social engagement, or self-imposed expectations, with experiences varying in pleasantness. These findings contribute to understanding exercise behavior complexity and may inform future FNLP refinement. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2026/05, p503
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
Publication Date:2026
ISSN:1944-2718
Accession Number:193419496
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