mikrotsükli

Mikrotsükli is a concept in sport training and periodization, referring to the shortest unit of the training plan. In most contexts it lasts about one week, though the exact length can vary from five to fourteen days depending on the sport and phase. A mikrosükli sits inside a larger mesotsükli, which is part of a macrocycle that covers weeks, months, or a season.

The mikrosükli aims to manage training load and recovery to enable gradual adaptation and peak performance. It arranges daily sessions to cover endurance, strength, speed, and technique, with a mix of hard and easy days and typically at least one rest day. The end of a mikrosükli may include tapering to prepare for an upcoming competition.

Planning considerations include sport demands, athlete readiness, travel, and recovery monitoring (perceived exertion, heart rate, performance tests). Mikrosüklid are designed to progressively increase stimulus while allowing recovery, and coaches adjust intensity and volume across cycles to avoid stagnation and overtraining.

Related terms are mesotsükli and macrocycle within periodization. Mikrotsükli is widely used in team sports, endurance disciplines, and skill-based activities, helping coordinate training with competitions, camps, and travel.