Which term describes a specific training block lasting several weeks or months?

• A. Macrocycle.
• B. Microcycle.
• C. Mesocycle.
• D. Monocycle.

Answer: (C)

In periodization, training is organized into blocks that vary in length to target different adaptations. A block that lasts several weeks to months is called a mesocycle. It sits within a larger season-long plan known as the macrocycle and contains several shorter blocks that make up the weekly or daily work, the microcycles. The macrocycle defines the overall goal and timeline for the season, while microcycles lay out the specific sessions for a week or so. The term monocycles isn’t part of the standard framework, so it doesn’t describe these typical training blocks.