When you take off your shirt, the characteristics of a fit, athletic body are hard to miss. Whether you’re bare-chested at the beach, peeling off clothes in the bedroom, or playing for the skins side ...

The dip in your training volume during the last few weeks leading up to race day can offer a sigh of relief at the end of an extensive marathon or half marathon training plan. But, shorter distances ...

If you’ve ever trained for a marathon, then chances are you’ve heard about (and either love or hate!) the marathon taper. A taper, or tapering, refers to the reduction of exercise before a competition ...

A swimmer’s favorite words to hear from a coach are “Good job.” But nothing compares to hearing, “We are starting our taper.” That moment feels like the first breath after the final turn in a ...

It’s that time of year again. Practices gradually become shorter, the yards start to decrease, and the energy is at an all-time high. It’s taper time. For swimmers, tapering marks the beginning of ...

Three-time marathoner Kris Kelley, 37, of Akron, Ohio, knows that the toughest part of marathon training isn't the first few weeks out the door. Or the slow grinding buildup of mileage. Or even the ...

It’s important to taper steroid medications gradually to avoid unpleasant side effects, but tapering schedules will depend on individual needs and may differ for everyone. A doctor can work with you ...