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Periodization design and progressive overload strategy engine for training programs.
Install Periodization Engine
$ npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill periodization-engine -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install revfactory/harness-100 periodization-engine --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/en/74-fitness-program/.claude/skills/periodization-engine .claude/skills/periodization-engine && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "periodization-engine" agent skill from https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100/tree/main/en/74-fitness-program/.claude/skills/periodization-engine into .claude/skills/periodization-engine/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "periodization-engine", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100/tree/main/en/74-fitness-program/.claude/skills/periodization-engineType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill periodization-engine -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install revfactory/harness-100 periodization-engine --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/en/74-fitness-program/.claude/skills/periodization-engine .agents/skills/periodization-engine && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "periodization-engine" agent skill from https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100/tree/main/en/74-fitness-program/.claude/skills/periodization-engine into .agents/skills/periodization-engine/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "periodization-engine", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill periodization-engine -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install revfactory/harness-100 periodization-engine --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/en/74-fitness-program/.claude/skills/periodization-engine .cursor/skills/periodization-engine && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "periodization-engine" agent skill from https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100/tree/main/en/74-fitness-program/.claude/skills/periodization-engine into .cursor/skills/periodization-engine/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "periodization-engine", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100.git --path en/74-fitness-program/.claude/skills/periodization-engine--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill periodization-engine -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install revfactory/harness-100 periodization-engine --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/en/74-fitness-program/.claude/skills/periodization-engine .gemini/skills/periodization-engine && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "periodization-engine" agent skill from https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100/tree/main/en/74-fitness-program/.claude/skills/periodization-engine into .gemini/skills/periodization-engine/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "periodization-engine", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install revfactory/harness-100 periodization-engineInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill periodization-engine -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/en/74-fitness-program/.claude/skills/periodization-engine .github/skills/periodization-engine && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "periodization-engine" agent skill from https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100/tree/main/en/74-fitness-program/.claude/skills/periodization-engine into .github/skills/periodization-engine/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "periodization-engine", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill periodization-engine -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install revfactory/harness-100 periodization-engine --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/en/74-fitness-program/.claude/skills/periodization-engine .opencode/skills/periodization-engine && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "periodization-engine" agent skill from https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100/tree/main/en/74-fitness-program/.claude/skills/periodization-engine into .opencode/skills/periodization-engine/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "periodization-engine", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
periodization-engine- GitHub stars
- 1.3k
- Token cost
- ~1.2k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 242 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 464
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
At a glance
Periodization design and progressive overload strategy engine for training programs.
- Periodization design
- SKILL.md covers Periodization Models, Volume & Intensity Calculations, Progressive Overload Strategies and Deload Strategies, plus 2 more sections
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
- Progressive overload
What it does
Periodization Engine is an agent skill from revfactory/harness-100. Periodization design and progressive overload strategy engine for training programs. When 'program-architect' and 'template-builder' agents design programs and create progress tracking templates, they must utilize this skill's periodization models, volume/intensity calculation methods, and deload strategies. Use for 'periodization design', 'progressive overload', 'volume calculation', etc. Note: exercise form explanations and nutrition strategies are outside the scope of this skill.
Its SKILL.md is about 1.2k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
It sits in Education, covering Curriculum and course design and Health and fitness tracking. The licence is Apache-2.0.
When your agent uses it
- Periodization design
- Progressive overload
- Volume calculation
Example prompts
- “program-architect”
- “template-builder”
- “periodization design”
- “/periodization-engine”
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 8e8d35c. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Periodization Engine loads about 1.2k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 127 tokens; SKILL.md has 242 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
The full file from revfactory/harness-100 at commit 8e8d35c, republished under its Apache-2.0 licence (© revfactory). 242 words, ~1,221 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/periodization-engine/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).- name
- periodization-engine
- description
- Periodization design and progressive overload strategy engine for training programs. When 'program-architect' and 'template-builder' agents design programs and create progress tracking templates, they must utilize this skill's periodization models, volume/intensity calculation methods, and deload strategies. Use for 'periodization design', 'progressive overload', 'volume calculation', etc. Note: exercise form explanations and nutrition strategies are outside the scope of this skill.
Periodization Engine
Meso/microcycle design, volume/intensity management, and deload strategies for training programs.
Periodization Models
Linear Periodization
Best for: Beginners, hypertrophy goals
12-week block structure:
Week 1-3: Adaptation — 3×12 @60-65% 1RM
Week 4-6: Accumulation — 4×10 @70-75% 1RM
Week 7-9: Intensification — 4×6-8 @75-82% 1RM
Week 10-11: Peak — 5×3-5 @85-90% 1RM
Week 12: Deload — 2×10 @50-60% 1RM
Progression rules:
- Weekly volume increase: max 10%
- Weekly intensity increase: 2-5% (beginner) / 1-2.5% (intermediate)Undulating Periodization (Nonlinear)
Best for: Intermediate+, multiple goals
Daily Undulating Periodization (DUP):
Mon: Hypertrophy — 4×10 @70%
Wed: Strength — 5×5 @82%
Fri: Power — 3×3 @88%
Weekly undulation:
Week 1: High volume (4×10-12)
Week 2: Moderate (4×6-8)
Week 3: High intensity (5×3-5)
Week 4: Deload (2×8)Block Periodization
Best for: Advanced athletes, competition prep
Accumulation block (3-4 weeks):
- High volume, moderate intensity
- Hypertrophy + work capacity development
- 4×8-12 @65-75%
Transmutation block (3-4 weeks):
- Moderate volume, high intensity
- Strength development
- 4×4-6 @80-87%
Realization block (1-2 weeks):
- Low volume, maximal intensity
- Peak performance expression
- 3×1-3 @90-100%Volume & Intensity Calculations
Weekly Set Volume Guide (per muscle group)
| Training Level | Maintenance Volume | Minimum Effective | Maximum Adaptive | Maximum Recoverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 4 sets | 6 sets | 12 sets | 16 sets |
| Intermediate | 6 sets | 8 sets | 16 sets | 22 sets |
| Advanced | 8 sets | 10 sets | 20 sets | 28 sets |
RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) Scale
| RPE | Description | Reps in Reserve | Estimated %1RM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Maximum effort | 0 | 100% |
| 9.5 | Barely completed | 0.5 | 97% |
| 9 | 1 more possible | 1 | 95% |
| 8.5 | 1-2 more possible | 1-2 | 92% |
| 8 | 2 more possible | 2 | 90% |
| 7.5 | 2-3 more possible | 2-3 | 87% |
| 7 | 3 more possible | 3 | 85% |
| 6 | 4 more possible | 4 | 80% |
1RM Estimation Formula (Epley)
1RM = Weight × (1 + Reps/30)
Example: 80kg × 8 reps = 80 × (1 + 8/30) = 80 × 1.267 = 101.3kgProgressive Overload Strategies
Overload Variable Priority
1st: Volume increase (sets +1)
2nd: Rep increase (same weight, +1-2 reps)
3rd: Weight increase (2.5-5% increase)
4th: Frequency increase (+1 session per week)
5th: Tempo variation (emphasize eccentric)
6th: Rest period reduction (shorten by 30 seconds)Double Progression Model
Target rep range: 8-12 reps
Stage 1: 3×8 @70kg
Stage 2: 3×10 @70kg (reps increased)
Stage 3: 3×12 @70kg (upper limit reached)
Stage 4: 3×8 @72.5kg (weight increased, reps reset)
→ RepeatDeload Strategies
Deload Indicators
Warning signs:
- 3-4 consecutive weeks of stagnation (no increase in weight/reps)
- Chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances
- Persistent joint pain
- Loss of motivation, avoidance of training
Recommended frequency:
Beginner: every 8-12 weeks
Intermediate: every 4-8 weeks
Advanced: every 3-6 weeksDeload Methods
| Method | Volume Adjustment | Intensity Adjustment | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume deload | 50% reduction | Maintained | Most common |
| Intensity deload | Maintained | 40-60% reduction | Joint recovery |
| Frequency deload | 2x/week | Maintained | Limited time |
| Full rest | 0 | 0 | Severe accumulated fatigue |
Program Split Templates
| Sessions/Week | Split | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Full body | A-B-A / B-A-B alternating |
| 4 | Upper/Lower | Upper-Lower-Upper-Lower |
| 4 | PPL+1 | Push-Pull-Legs-Weakness |
| 5 | PPL 2x | P-P-L-P-P (extra leg session optional) |
| 6 | PPL 2x | P-P-L-P-P-L |
References
Based on NSCA Essentials of Strength Training and Periodization (Bompa)
Detailed program examples: see
references/program-templates.mdeferencesBased on NSCA Essentials of Strength Training and Periodization (Bompa)
Detailed program examples: see
references/program-templates.md
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Files
Just SKILL.md in en/74-fitness-program/.claude/skills/periodization-engine of revfactory/harness-100.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 8e8d35c
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Questions about Periodization Engine
What does Periodization Engine do?
Periodization design and progressive overload strategy engine for training programs. Periodization Engine is an agent skill from revfactory/harness-100. Periodization design and progressive overload strategy engine for training programs.
When should I use Periodization Engine?
Periodization Engine fits situations like: periodization design; progressive overload; volume calculation.
How do I install Periodization Engine in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill periodization-engine -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (en/74-fitness-program/.claude/skills/periodization-engine in revfactory/harness-100) into .claude/skills/periodization-engine in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Periodization Engine in Codex?
Run `npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill periodization-engine -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (en/74-fitness-program/.claude/skills/periodization-engine in revfactory/harness-100) into .agents/skills/periodization-engine in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Periodization Engine in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill periodization-engine -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/periodization-engine, .gemini/skills/periodization-engine, .github/skills/periodization-engine and .opencode/skills/periodization-engine in your project.
What does Periodization Engine need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Periodization Engine is instructions for the agent only.
Does Periodization Engine access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Periodization Engine safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Periodization Engine use?
Periodization Engine is published under the Apache-2.0 licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Periodization Engine use?
About 1.2k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 4.9k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Periodization Engine?
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Who maintains Periodization Engine?
revfactory (a GitHub user) maintains it in revfactory/harness-100, which has 1,290 GitHub stars. The repository holds 464 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on March 22, 2026.
Source: revfactory/harness-100 on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.