| CP | Competition period |
| Crossfit | A multimodal exercise regime involving resistance exercises, gymnastics, and plyometrics, as well as running and rowing or cycle ergometry, combined in a “workout of the day” |
| CV | Cardio Vascular |
| GE | Gross efficiency |
| GP | General preparation |
| HIIT | High intensity interval training |
| HIT | High intensity training |
| HR | Heart rate |
| HRmax | Maximum overall heart rate |
| HRpeak | Peak heart rate for a particular sport |
| HRR | Heart Rate Reserve |
| HVT | High Volume Training |
| LIT | Low Intensity Training |
| LT | Lactate threshold |
| MAP | Maximal aerobic power |
| MIT | Moderate intensity training |
| MLSS | Maximal lactate steady state |
| POL | Polarized Training |
| PP | Preparation Period (aka GP) |
| PYR | Pyramidal Training |
| RHR | Resting Heart Rate |
| RPE | Rating of perceived exertion (BORG scale, 6-20) |
| SG | Session goal |
| SG/TIZ | A hybrid session goal/time in zone approach |
| SP | Mean power during a 30 s all-out test (Wingate) |
| SP | Specific preparation |
| SR | Self-report |
| sRPE | Session rating of perceived exertion (1-10) |
| SST | Sweet Spot Training |
| THR | Threshold Training |
| TID | Training intensity distribution |
| TIZ | Time in zone |
| TrV | Training Load Volume |