Tapering Gains Muscle Glycogen Levels

Tapering is the period immediately before competition where volume and intensity are reduced. Tapering is when the coach or athlete itself reduces the training schedule before an important competition, so the athlete is fresh and preparing the body physiologically and psychologically to peak. The tapering period is approximately 7-10 days but some sports can vary. It is common for individual to taper for endurance exercises, such as long distance running or swimming.
Tapering allows the body to repair in order for athlete to perform at the best of their ability.
Tapering allows muscle glycogen levels to be increased in preparation for the competitive performance; a reduced volume of training prior to the game is significant followed by a