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 ...

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 ...

If you’ve been working hard to get fit for a big event like a century ride, tapering is one of the best ways to optimize your performance come race day. Tapering is exactly what it sounds like—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 ...

With less than one week to go before the first swimmers hit the water at the Phillips 66 Nationals and World Championship Trials in Indianapolis, it is a fair assumption that all the athletes, from ...

Have you ever wondered what a professional cyclist does to compete at the highest level against the best in the world? Or have you wondered what things you should be considering when you prepare for ...

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 ...