Sprinting and Tapering
Explore the significance of strategic tapering for both sprinters and team athletes, emphasizing the need for 2-3 planned tapers throughout the year. Maintaining skill work during tapering is crucial, allowing athletes to keep their abilities sharp while reducing overall volume. Insights into endurance performance reveal that a 40% to 60% drop in training volume can lead to notable improvements in time trial outcomes.In this clip
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What is tapering in race training as discussed in the episode Avoid Fitness Plateaux, Overtraining & Mis-Timed Performance Peaks | Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin and the clip Sprinting and Tapering?
What is tapering in race training as discussed in the episode Avoid Fitness Plateaus, Overtraining & Mis-Timed Performance Peaks | Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin and the clip Sprinting and Tapering?
What is tapering in training as discussed in the episode Avoid Fitness Plateaus, Overtraining & Mis-Timed Performance Peaks | Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin and the clip Sprinting and Tapering?