Physical Education A-Level
Balance of fatigue reduction and fitness retention
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Aiming to reduce fatigue while retaining the fitness already gained, since a taper cannot create fitness that was never built.
Topics that use Balance of fatigue reduction and fitness retention
- Preparation and training methods in relation to maintaining physical activity and performance (AQA A-Level)
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