Hi All
So with many of you starting or soon to be starting your tapers for your main competition of the season. I thought it would be interesting to hear about certain things you do on taper, or things you don't do.
For example during hard training I always take the stairs over the elevator when given the choice. Another one I do is with 2 weeks to go before my taper meet I always wear shoes when I leave the house, no more sandals. I feel my legs are looked after better by walking in shoes than with sandals.
Let me know if you have some things in your daily routine that you switch up and why you do it?
I haven't had to do a full blown taper in a while, but when I did I stopped all strength and conditioning exercises about 3 weeks before the meet. I substituted the strength and conditioning with alot of stretching and daily massages to stay loose and relaxed. If you are going to remove body hair consider getting waxed rather than shaving. Shaving body hair can be one of the most furstrating and exhaustive endeavors before a swim meet.
Drink plenty of water, avoid caffine and get plenty of rest (atleast 8-9 hours of sleep a night).
From a swimming perspective start dotting the "i's" and crossing the "t's" in practice. I do agree that you should stay of your feet a day before and during the meet, but a week before a meet seems excessive.
I haven't had to do a full blown taper in a while, but when I did I stopped all strength and conditioning exercises about 3 weeks before the meet. I substituted the strength and conditioning with alot of stretching and daily massages to stay loose and relaxed. If you are going to remove body hair consider getting waxed rather than shaving. Shaving body hair can be one of the most furstrating and exhaustive endeavors before a swim meet.
Drink plenty of water, avoid caffine and get plenty of rest (atleast 8-9 hours of sleep a night).
From a swimming perspective start dotting the "i's" and crossing the "t's" in practice. I do agree that you should stay of your feet a day before and during the meet, but a week before a meet seems excessive.
