“The Art and Science of Tapering” is by the well qualified coaches of Tri-Hard coaching and is about the exact topic it says – tapering before an event. This presentation reviews the most up-to-date science on tapering for cycling, running and triathlon.
If you are a competitive athlete, the science is there, so you might as well use it to help you ride and race better.
From first time riders to Olympians, Ian has helped thousands of athletes achieve their cycling and triathlon goals. Ian develops much of the Fit Werx fitting and analysis protocols and is responsible for technology training and development. He is regarded as one of the industry leaders in bicycle fitting, cycling biomechanics and bicycle geometry and design. He is dedicated to making sure the Fit Werx differences are delivered daily and provides Fit Werx with corporate direction and is responsible for uniting our staff and initiatives.
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