I'm planning on resting for a meet in Feb. As usual, I'm wondering what taper to use, how much to rest, etc. I don't feel like I've really hit on the "one" plan that works for me.
I know everyone has their own approach to taper and may taper for between 1-4 weeks. In every taper plan I've seen, the yardage always drops off gradually. Has anyone ever tried a "drop dead" taper? One where you continue to exercise at your regular level and then, say 7 days before the big meet, you precipitously drop the yardage down to 1500 or so with very little sprinting? Thoughts?
I'm wondering if this type of taper might work for me, as I feel (possibly falsely) like I lose conditioning if I taper too long.
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Um, there is no such thing as 'toning', it doesn't exist. You are either a) building muscle fiber, b) trying to maintain muscle fiber or c) losing muscle fiber. There is no 'toning'
Ah, but you presume he was referring to muscle! There are many color tones, he really meant to get a darker tan. And a seven day tan will not be too dangerous.
Um, there is no such thing as 'toning', it doesn't exist. You are either a) building muscle fiber, b) trying to maintain muscle fiber or c) losing muscle fiber. There is no 'toning'
Ah, but you presume he was referring to muscle! There are many color tones, he really meant to get a darker tan. And a seven day tan will not be too dangerous.
