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Taper
Planned reduction in training load before a peak event.
Short Definition
Planned reduction in training load before a peak event.
Plain-English Explanation
Taper means planned reduction in training load before a peak event. In practice, it helps name how training is organized across weeks or phases.
No Lies Lifting uses it as a plain-language reference point, not a magic rule by itself. Used to reduce fatigue while preserving fitness.