A weekly training block is an example of which cycle type in training periodization?

• A. Macrocycle
• B. Mesocycle
• C. Microcycle
• D. Macro-meso cycle

Answer: (C)

In periodization, training is organized into cycles that vary what you do over time. The smallest unit is a microcycle, typically lasting about a week, where you plan the specific workouts to hit weekly goals and lay the groundwork for the next steps. A weekly training block fits this unit precisely because it structures the week’s sessions toward a compact objective and sets up progression within the larger plan. The macrocycle spans an entire season or year, outlining broad phases and targets, while the mesocycle is a mid-length block of several weeks focused on a particular adaptation within that bigger plan. So, a weekly block is the microcycle.