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Part 6 of 8 of a presentation by Sports Physiologist, Dr. Inigo Mujika on Peaking and Tapering for triathlon. Recorded live at USA Triathlon's 2008 Art & Science of Triathlon Symposium. In this segment: Exploring research into the duration of the taper.


Duration:
6:59

Coach/Presenter: Iñigo Mujika - PhD

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Peaking and Tapering for Triathlon

A presentation by Sports Physiologist, Dr. Inigo Mujika on Peaking and Tapering for Triathlon. Recorded live at USA Triathlon's 2008 Art & Science of Triathlon Symposium. Included is an in-depth look at research into tapering for endurance sports in general and triathlon in particular. Topics include: Definition of Taper, Aim of Taper, Reduction of Training Load, Duration of Taper, Performance Improvements, Practical Implications (Introduction by the USOC's Scott Schnitzpahn)

Also in Playlist "Peaking and Tapering for Triathlon"

Peaking and Tapering for Triathlon [1 of 8]

Peaking and Tapering for Triathlon [2 of 8]

Peaking and Tapering for Triathlon [3 of 8]

Peaking and Tapering for Triathlon [4 of 8]

Peaking and Tapering for Triathlon [5 of 8]

Peaking and Tapering for Triathlon [6 of 8]

Peaking and Tapering for Triathlon [7 of 8]

Peaking and Tapering for Triathlon [8 of 8]



Reviews

  • Marinho Barcellos, 12/24/2014