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Macrocycle
The longest training block in a plan, often months to a year.
Short Definition
The longest training block in a plan, often months to a year.
Plain-English Explanation
Macrocycle means the longest training block in a plan, often months to a year. In practice, it helps name how training is organized across weeks or phases.
No Lies Lifting uses it as a plain-language reference point, not a magic rule by itself. Usually the whole season or goal period.