<human>: Goal: How to Prepare for a Sports Tournament

Which of the following methods is more reasonable for accomplishing this goal?

OPTIONS:
- Ramp up the intensity of your training about two years before the tournament. This reduces the chance of injury and ensures that you’re well rested for the big day.
- Taper the intensity of your training about two weeks before the tournament. This reduces the chance of injury and ensures that you’re well rested for the big day.
<bot>: Taper the intensity of your training about two weeks before the tournament. This reduces the chance of injury and ensures that you’re well rested for the big day.