. Some people prefer long cycles, others prefer shorter ones, and some prefer
a mix of the two. To each his own. A short cycle could be a five-week stretch
in which you cut back – and take three weeks to get back to where you
were and then in the fourth and fifth weeks go into new territory. With the
gain made, cut back and start another five-week cycle. Such a short cycle
is easily disturbed by the ups and downs of life, whereas the long cycle can
accommodate more of the ups and downs. An – week stretch for a short
cycle is a better length of time to get some gaining momentum going, and
gives more leeway for accommodating the trials and tribulations of life.Cycle disruptions
. No matter which interpretation of cycling you adopt, you have to be flexible
enough to cope with the ups and downs of life, and still keep on track.. If you get a cold or other minor sickness, skip a workout or two. You may
need to cut your weights back – pounds when you get back in the gym.
en take a couple of weeks to return to where you were before getting sick.
is will take about three weeks out of the overall gaining momentum, but
will keep you firmly on track. You may not, however, need to cut back your
poundages after skipping just a workout or two. You may be able to return
to your usual poundages, and continue to progress. You will learn through
experience when you need to cut back a bit, and when you do not need to.. Suppose you have a hectic working week, or a domestic crisis, and have to
miss a workout or two and exist on half your usual amount of sleep, and skip
meals. en you may need to cut back a little once you have returned to the
gym, and take a couple of weeks to get back to where you were before the
crisis.. is is how life is for typical people. Flow with it and adjust your short-term
training to keep you on track for the medium and long term.. is back-pedaling in the course of a long or not-so-long cycle may even
be advantageous. It provides a break that can set you up for a better shot
at going deeper into new poundage territory than if you had not had that
break.Gaining momentum
. Do not judge the potential outcome of a cycle by how it feels in its early
stages. Laying off training for – days, reducing the poundages initially,