Glossary
Mesocycle
A mesocycle is a multi-week training block, typically 4 to 12 weeks, focused on one goal.
Most programmes are built as a series of mesocycles — one for hypertrophy, one for strength, and so on.
Related terms
Microcycle
A microcycle is a short training cycle, usually one week — the building block of a mesocycle.
Periodisation
Periodisation is the structured variation of training variables — volume, intensity, exercises — across weeks and months.
Deload
A deload is a planned week of reduced training volume or intensity to allow the body to recover.