Abstract des Autors

The focus of this article is on the following questions: What are the phases of best adaptability? When should the systematic training process start at the latest to develop stable motives for competitive sport? Which basis regulating motor abilities (flexibility, speed, aerobic endurance, and maximal strength) and skills must be developed and at which time should this happen depending on the athletes later special event? Basically three training phases are distinguished: basic training, connecting or build-up training, and high-performance training. Different models of training periodization are presented. It is emphasized that particularly high-performance training is individual training. The importance of restoration during training periods including peak loads is emphasized. Verf.-Referat