Why Swimmers Feel Flat at Taper (and Why It's Normal)
David KarasekPublished on: 12/06/2026
Your swimmer feels slow and heavy right before the big meet? Feeling flat at taper is normal.. and they can still swim fast. Here's the science, explained.
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