Question

Jackson doesn’t understand why he needs to taper before a big fitness event. How would a coach BEST explain this to him?

(1 point)
Responses

“It helps you increase your skills and momentum before the event.”

“It helps you increase your skills and momentum before the event.”

“It gives your body a break and allows for recovery from training.”

“It gives your body a break and allows for recovery from training.”

“It lets you focus on specific areas of training that need improvement.”

“It lets you focus on specific areas of training that need improvement.”

“It allows you to hit a fitness plateau faster than you normally would.”

Answer 1

“It gives your body a break and allows for recovery from training.”

Tapering reduces training stress so fatigue dissipates and recovery processes restore strength, speed, and endurance for peak performance.