GPP stands for General Physical Preparedness. It is a training phase that lays the groundwork for later Specific Physical Preparation (SPP) . During the GPP phase, athletes work on general conditioning to improve strength, speed, endurance, flexibility, structure, and skill. GPP is generally performed in the off-season, with a lower level of GPP-maintenance during the season when SPP is being pursued. The purpose of GPP is to prevent imbalances and boredom with both specific and non-specific exercises by conditioning the body to work. GPP helps athletes develop a foundation of strength, endurance, coordination, proficiency, and durability, allowing them to train at increasingly high levels of volume and intensity. It is important to note that GPP is not limited to conditioning, power, strength, skill, flexibility, endurance, and structures, but can be very specific to sport. GPP is crucial for athletes as it helps them transition into the later SPP stages of training, often when preparing for a specific sporting/competitive event.