Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-202) and index
Basics of tapering -- Taper-associated cardiorespiratory and metabolic changes -- Taper-associated biochemical, hormonal, neuromuscular, and immunological changes -- Taper-associated psychological changes -- Reduction of the training load -- Designing the taper for performance improvements -- Insights from mathematical modeling -- Unique aspects of team sport tapering -- Tapering for individual endurance sports -- Tapering for sprint and power events -- Tapering for precision sports -- Tapering for team sports