Which term best describes a short, focused training block within a macrocycle?

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

Answer: (C)

A short, focused training block within a macrocycle is a microcycle. In a season-long plan, the macrocycle covers the entire period, while mesocycles group several microcycles to work toward a broader objective. The microcycle is the smallest planning unit, usually spanning about a week, with daily sessions arranged to achieve a specific adaptation or goal. The other terms describe longer or broader blocks: the macrocycle is the whole timeframe, the mesocycle is a mid-length block within it, and a supercycle is an even larger timeframe not typically used to denote the weekly focus.