Mesocycle definition?

[Marie1120]

What is the definition of a mesocycle?

Thanks.

 

[SNM Videos]

Mesocycle

As far as STS is concerned a mesocycle equals one month. STS is divided into three mesocycles, each lasting one month.

mesocycle #1 (discs 1-12) - focus is on endurance
mesocycle #2 (discs 13-24) - focus is on hypertrophy
mesocycle #3 (discs 25-36) - focus is on Strength

 

[kathryn]

http://www.myfit.ca/archives/viewanarticle.asp?table=glossary&ID=166&subject=Mesocycle