[caption id="attachment_13098" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Tapering in Padel[/caption] Conditions and physical fitness are factors that are always linked to sports, especially when played at a competitive level. It is at this point that athletes are looking for the best strengthening, training, and recovery techniques to maintain their top level. For this reason, on this occasion, we will talk about a topic that is not widely known but has become a common practice in padel training: tapering.

What is tapering?

Tapering, in the sports field, refers to the gradual decrease in training intensity. This decrease is done little by little, reducing some demands of each training session. Generally, it is used when a player has an upcoming match or tournament, in order to be in perfectly good physical shape and without wear and tear. This training strategy has been present in several sports for years, with very good results for those who practice it. Although, it is not common for all players, as there are also those who do not modify the intensity of their training, and who even increase it before a competition.

Objectives of tapering

The main objective of tapering is to prevent the player from arriving at a sporting commitment with significant physical exhaustion. The goal is to leave the player completely ready and fresh to face their matches and tournaments. Training sessions are reduced in volume and intensity. However, it is important to know that it is not necessary to reach a state of recovery or rest; the intensity should simply be reduced a little, and always gradually. Due to this reduction in training intensity, the player receives several physiological benefits. These physiological benefits also benefit their performance in matches. For example, tapering can lead to improvements in endurance, physical performance, lung capacity, and also the quality of rest.

How tapering is applied in padel

The first thing that is always recommended is to perform tapering with the support of an expert in the field. Generally, physical trainers are the ones who know this subject perfectly, and even better if it is a physical trainer specialized in padel. However, generally speaking, it is recommended to implement tapering between 1 and 2 weeks before the competition, and to create a gradual reduction plan that progresses as the day of the match or tournament approaches. It is difficult to determine how a training session should be under the tapering strategy. This is because players train differently and specialize in specific areas. However, it is recommended to reduce training intensity by 40% during the first days of tapering. Subsequently, the reduction can be up to 80% in the last days. This way, the player will arrive with a body that has little or no wear and tear, but without losing the training rhythm.

PadelMBA courses for physical fitness

Since we are delving into the physical aspect of padel, we believe it is appropriate to talk about one of the most popular products of recent seasons, which has been very successful among people who want to improve their padel game. We are talking about PadelMBA, a platform where you can learn to play padel, on any device and without having to leave home. In addition, the lessons are taught by figures such as Manu Martín and other coaches from the World Padel Tour. However, the courses we want to emphasize are those on physical preparation, as this is the branch directly related to tapering. These PadelMBA online courses are quite accessible, as they do not exceed 20 euros. In addition, you can find several courses such as "Improve skills", "Basic fundamentals" and "Physical capacities", so you can choose the one that seems most interesting for your goals.