Peaking and Tapering Most athletes competing in mystery zone competition have to peak much less frequently than endurance athletes. This is likely due to the fact that training for such competition usually involves a higher percentage of high-intensity interval training and less overall training volume. Experts agree that athletes who train for short anaerobic events can also maintain their peak for longer. The most notable conclusion is that training and competing in the mystery zone is a mystery zone in itself. Shorter events require more resistance training, which should emphasize the development of relative strength and power rather than increased muscle size.
Optimal tapering involves a reduction in training volume while maintaining a high overall intensity.
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