Periodization and its components

Periodization and its Component
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Periodization and its Component
Periodization refers to the breakdown of one’s training program into distinct time periods. The training program is usually subdivided into three discrete components, which include micro cycle, mesocycle, and macrocycle. Micro cycles are small separate cycles that are commonly used in periodization (Cherine, 2015). Micro cycles usually last for approximately seven days. Mesocycles are timeframes in periodization with a span that range between two weeks to a few months, usually one month in length. On the other hand, macrocycles refer to long-term training periods that vary between six to twelve months.
The 35-year-old sedentary adult who wants to tone can use periodization to have reasonable time and avoid overexerting themselves while trying to achieve their goals. A sedentary person can face challenges during the early stages of training. Periodization will enable the adult to have realistic goals, which, in effect, will allow him to start fr...