In periodization, which term refers to an intermediate training block between macrocycle and microcycle?

• A. Mesocycle.
• B. Microcycle.
• C. Macrocycle.
• D. Infraglobal cycle.

Answer: (A)

In periodization, the intermediate training block between the overall season plan and the short weekly plan is the mesocycle. A mesocycle lasts several weeks and targets a specific training goal—like building strength, then focusing on power—serving as a bridge toward the next phase. Inside a mesocycle you’ll find the microcycles, which are the weekly plans that detail day-to-day training. The macrocycle is the entire season or year-long plan, while the term labeled as infraglobal cycle isn’t a standard part of the common framework.