🔥↘️ Tapering for big competitions is the crossroad between art and science, and when done correctly, it can result in major performance improvements.
🏋️♀️ This study surveyed 72 elite CrossFit® athletes who participated in the 2018 CrossFit® regionals, asking them various questions about their tapering practices. Interestingly, almost all of the athletes (except for one) reported that they tapered before a big competition, using a variety of methods. On average, their volume was reduced by 41% during the taper, and all training was stopped on average 2 days before the competition.
📚 This paper provides valuable insights for coaches and athletes on how to approach the art of tapering. Read it here: Pritchard et al. Inter'l J of Sport Science and Coaching, 2020.
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