Classification of Training Exercises and Targeting of Training Objectives Prof. Dr. Sportwiss. J. Olbrecht, Ph.D. German University of Sports Sciences, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Cologne (GER) Artevelde Institute of Higher Education, Ghent (BEL) LEN Coaches Clinic - Budapest August 4 th 2006
Topics What is targeting? Why targeting? How to target? Concept of classification Conclusion J. Olbrecht, 2006
Present Observation Are there bad coaches? Coaches of EC-swimmers are good coaches as it is much easier to break a talented swimmer than to make a champion. EC-coaches are clever However, some of them are a little bit more clever. They know how to maximise training efficiency. What makes them different? 1. make difference between more and less important 2. their training meets swimmers' needs = Targeting J. Olbrecht, 2006
Why targeting? maximal exploitation of swimmer's potential - no waste of time nor effort - less risk on injuries/overuse - maximise training efficiency J. Olbrecht, 2006
How to target? - The right Training Objectives - The right Exercise Intensity, Volume, Fraction, Rest - The right Timing Training Periodisation - Systematic and reliable control of training adaptations Steering Principle J. Olbrecht, 2006
How to target? Keywords: MEASURING Define needs & individual adaptation capacity Control evolution J. Olbrecht, 2006
Key measure for Conditioning Lactate test BUT!!!!! J. Olbrecht, 2006
Lactate Curve Lactate curve 400m Freestyle 3 solutions : 16 (classic interpretation) 14 Vo 2 max = Vo 2 max Vo 2 max 12 Lactate 10 8 6 4 2 0 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 Speed Olbrecht 2000
Important Note re Lactate Curve 16 Lactate curve 400m Freestyle Lactate 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Much more important than to know the relation between speed and lactate is to discover what originates the lactate curves La = 4 mmol/l 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 Speed Olbrecht 2000
Most Important Finding Basic Drivers that move the Lactate Curve 16 VLamax Vo 2 max Lactate 14 12 10 8 6 Anaerobic Capacity Vo VLamax max Vo 2 max Vo VLamax max Vo 2 max Aerobic Capacity 4 2 0 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 Speed Olbrecht 2000
Most Important Finding How to explain the shift of a Lactate Curve???? Not 3 solutions : 16 (classic interpretation) 14 Vo 2 max = Vo 2 max Vo 2 max 12 But 13 solutions : Lactate 10 (new interpretation) 8 6 Vo 2 max & max & VLamax = Vo 2 max & max & VLamax Vo 2max & VLa VLamax = 4 2 = = = = 0 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 Speed J. Olbrecht, 2003
552 Tests : classic vs new interpretation algorithm Deterioration Improvement 20 S h o c k!!!! Improvement Deterioration Changes in VO 2 max [ml/min/kg] 10 0-10 -20 -.3 136 (24.6%) 130 (23.6%) -.2 -.1.0 183 (33.2%) 103 (18.6%) Changes in Speed at 4mmol/l lactate - 400m [m/s].1.2.3 Improvement Deterioration Deterioration Improvement Olbrecht 2000
La bl Lactate Tests = f (VO 2max, VLa max max ) Bring in PC: : Lactate - Distance - Speed - Stroke - Gender Outcome: : AEROBIC CAPACITY & ANAEROBIC CAPACITY (VO 2max ) (VLa max ) J. Olbrecht, 2003
Capacity and Power Aerobic Anaerobic Capacity VO 2 max VLamax Assessment conditioning profile Defining training objectives Determining appropriate volume, intensity and periodisation Power %VO 2 max Competition performance %VLamax J. Olbrecht, 2005
VO 2 max & VLamax max: : Relevance for Maximal Performances - MAX is not always the BEST - VO 2 max : can never be too high Even for sprinters a very high VO 2 max is very useful VLamax : must be balanced Depending on: 1. Competition distance to prepare sprint VLamax may be high / Long Distance VLamax may be much lower 2. The higher VO 2 max,, the higher VLamax may be J. Olbrecht, 2003
Framework to classify Training Exercises build up Capacity fine tune Power Aerobic Aerobic VO 2 max capacity training Aerobic %VO 2 max Competition time power training Anaerobic Anaerobic VLamax capacity training Anaerobic %VLamax Competition time power training Olbrecht J., Schwimmen, Lernen und Optimieren, Vol.7, 1994
Training Adaptations Classification Approach Training Effect Exercises with different layout / intensities may induce the same training effect Layout of Exercise Form-based: Interval exercise, continuous effort, In & Outs, Intensity-based: AER1,AER2,.. Integration approach (compiles Rest, Fraction, Intensity and Volume) Offers the coach more possibilities to achieve training effect J. Olbrecht, 2003
Concept for Classifying Training Exercises Each class groups workouts with the same main class effect; i.e. inducing the same major biological and functional adaptation => 4 classes Each classe is defined by criteria for: Volume - Intensity - Fraction - Rest Enables the coach to create freely new training sets for each of the classes, knowing which main training effect to expect J. Olbrecht, 2002
Classification of Training Exercises - Rowing Aerobic Anaerobic Aerobic Anaerobic Capacity Capacity Power Power (Endurance Cap.=AEC) (=ANC) (=AEP) (=ANP) ANC- Strength S W S W S W S W Volume* Long (20-40min) Very High (35-70min) Moderate (10-20min) Short (5-10min) (25min) Long (35min) Short (6-20min) (4-8min) Interval Long Short (2-10min/cnt) (1-5min/cnt) Short (20-40s) Very Short (15-30s) Short progresses to Long (1-3min) => (3-9min) Short (45s-120s) Intensity* Extensive alternated with short intensive intervals Nearly maximal All out Race Pace or somewhat faster All-out (QUALY + Regeneration) Rest (60-30s) Short (90-60s) Long: 2x effort (40-90s) (40-90s) Short => Very Short (90-60s) => (45-20s) Short (10-20s within 3min) Example 6x5min R=60s 1,3 Hi SF+P rest very easy 4 x (1, 3, 10min) R=20s 1 = MAX, 3 = P and 10 = easy 12x30s R=80S 2x(3x30s) R=90s max 8x250m R=45s to 3x750m R=15s SFcomp/+ 12x300m R=40s to 3x1000m R=20s SFcomp/+ Brokens / Test Comp. 3x(4x15strP) R=10s R=5-10min *depends on conditioning level Sprint and technique are not in this classification Olbrecht 2006
Multidisciplinary Approach PSV-Model (swimming) Strength Training Metabolic Profile Medical Nutrition Biomechanic/Hydrodynamic Profile Training Objective J. Olbrecht, 2003
Symbiosis Biomechanics & Physiology Mech vs Metabolic Power (W) PIETER Pmetadj 850 1.9 1.8 PIETER Pmetadj KLAAS-ERIK Pmetadj Metabolic Power (W) 750 650 550 450 350 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 speed (m/s) JORIS Pmetadj KLAAS-ERIK Pmetadj NINA Pmetadj SOFIE Pmetadj JORIS Pmetadj PIETER v KLAAS-ERIK v NINA Pmetadj JORIS v 1.1 NINA v 250 1.0 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 Mechanical Power (W) SOFIE Pmetadj SOFIE v J. Olbrecht, 2003
Interaction Metabolic Profile and Nutrition 100 VO 2 max Caloric Contribution of Fat (%) 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 62.5 %VO 2 max 75.0 %VO 2 max 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 Lactic Acid (mmol/l) = 80 ml/min*kg Athlete A B VLamax 0.2 0.4 Extensive Endurance Glucose Contribution 50 VO 2 25% 40% 60 VO 2 40% 70% 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 0 VO 2 (ml/min*kg) J. Olbrecht, 2003
Conclusions (1/2) 1. Maximising training efficiency is very important to make a champion. 2. Targeting = selection of the "needed" training objective exercise timing (supercompensation( supercompensation) 3. Targeting will avoid waste of time and effort, and will reduce risk on injuries/overuse 4. Important: objective measures to define needs and to evaluate training effect J. Olbrecht, 2006
Conclusions (2/2) 5. Make difference between the athletes' capacity and power (aerobic and anaerobic //...). 6. Training exercises can be classified in 4 classes with each a main as well as secundary training effect 7. This classification takes into account the difference between capacity and power training objectives. 8. Multidisciplinary approach to set priorities - everything is important, but some things more than others J. Olbrecht, 2006
Thanks for your attention, You have a tremendous endurance power!!!!!
More details, examples and applications for planning, periodizing and optimizing swim training can be found in: The Science of Winning For more information contact: Prof. Dr. Sportwiss.. J. Olbrecht or fg.partners@pandora.be J. Olbrecht, 2000