The Dos and Don�ts of Your Taper Diet
The Dos and Don’ts of Your Taper Diet
How to set your ideal nutrition plan so you make the most of your big competition
No matter what kind of swimmer you are, you can benefit from tapering. A reduction in your training load provides your body a time to rest, recover, and refuel while also giving your muscles an opportunity to rebuild and repair.
Eating during a taper means making slight changes, so if you’re thinking of doing anything drastic, don’t. Leave any radical changes for the beginning of the training season, not at the end or before any big meets. As we approach the 2017 U.S. Masters Swimming Summer National Championship on Aug. 2-6, embrace the taper.
