David DackHere’s what the science says:
Taper right, and you can boost performance by 2–3%.
That’s the difference between a PR and an “almost.”
That extra zip? It comes from recovery:
⚡ Glycogen refills
⚡ Muscles repair
⚡ Hormones rebalance
You’re not losing fitness during taper —you’re letting it rise to the surface.
How do you handle your taper weeks—nervous or chill?