Periodisation: macrocycle, mesocycle, microcycle, and peaking

What this note covers

1. What is Periodisation and Why Does It Matter?
2. The Hierarchy: Macrocycle, Mesocycle, and Microcycle
3. The Three Phases of a Macrocycle
4. Peaking: Timing Maximum Performance
5. Planning a Periodisation Model: A Worked Example
6. Linking Periodisation to Physiological Principles
7. Variations and Practical Considerations

7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes