Mesocycle

How it is used

Used in programme design to group several shorter training cycles.

Example sentences

1. Our next mesocycle focuses on building leg strength.

   One goal gives this multiweek block its focus.

2. The coach reviewed the mesocycle after the final test.

   The test helps assess progress across the whole block.

Common collocations

• strength mesocycle
• plan a mesocycle

Related terms

• training programA planned series of workouts over weeks or months that sets out the exercises, sets, reps, intensity and rest needed to reach a goal.
• strength trainingExercise in which muscles work against resistance, such as weights, machines, bands or body weight, in order to become stronger.

More terms: Training & Workouts

• workout
• work out
• warm-up
• cool-down
• rep
• set
• cardio
• rest day
• HIIT
• progressive overload
• plateau
• circuit training