To Periodize vs Periodizing Infinitives & Gerunds

When and How to Use Each Expression?

Get a sense of when and how each expression can be used through the following examples!

To periodize (Infinitive)

Purpose or Intention: Use the infinitive "to periodize" when you want to express a purpose, intention, desire, or potential action

Example

I want to periodize my training to maximize my performance.

Periodizing (Gerund)

Activity or Experience: Use the gerund "periodizing" when you want to refer to the activity itself or the experience as a noun.

Example

Periodizing your training can lead to better long-term progress.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To periodize (Infinitive)

• 1. Subject

  To periodize is a common practice among athletes.

  To periodize is a common practice among athletes.

  • "*To periodize*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
  • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a common practice among athletes).
• 2. Object

  She wants me to periodize her workout plan.

  She wants me to periodize her workout plan.

  • "Me *to periodize* her workout plan" is the object of the verb "wants."
  • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to periodize* her workout plan).
• 3. Adjective Modifier

  I need a structured program to periodize my training.

  I need a structured program to periodize my training.

  • "*To periodize* my training" modifies the noun "program."
  • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a structured program *to periodize* my training).

Periodizing (Gerund)

• 1. Subject

  Periodizing is essential for athletes seeking peak performance.

  Periodizing is essential for athletes seeking peak performance.

  • "*Periodizing*" is the subject of the sentence.
  • Gerund (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (essential for athletes seeking peak performance).
• 2. Object

  I enjoy periodizing my workouts for variety and progression.

  I enjoy periodizing my workouts for variety and progression.

  • "*Periodizing* my workouts" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
  • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*periodizing* my workouts).
• 3. Object of Preposition

  She has a talent for periodizing training programs.

  She has a talent for periodizing training programs.

  • "For *periodizing* training programs" is the object of the preposition "for."
  • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a talent for *periodizing* training programs).

Verbs Taking Infinitives/Gerunds as Objects

The following are verbs that can take only the base form of the verb (infinitive), only the -ing form (gerund), or both.

Verbs Taking Infinitives as Objects

• plan
• hope
• want
• decide
• agree

Example

She plans to periodize her diet for optimal results.

They hope to periodize their training to prevent burnout.

He wants to periodize his strength training routine.

We decided to periodize our running schedule for the marathon.

They agreed to periodize their workouts together.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

• enjoy
• recommend
• dislike
• avoid
• imagine

Example

She enjoys periodizing her nutrition plan for optimal performance.

They recommend periodizing your strength training routine.

I dislike the idea of periodizing my training schedule.

He avoids periodizing his workouts due to lack of time.

Can you imagine yourself periodizing your marathon training?

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

• like
• start
• begin

Example

She likes to periodize her workouts for better results. She likes periodizing her workouts for better results.

We started to periodize our training plan. We started periodizing our training plan.

He began to periodize his exercise routine. He began periodizing his exercise routine.