1. Factors affecting training

2. Learning goals
We are learning to identify impact of environmental factors on training.
We are learning to identify other factors associated with training.

3. environmental

4. Body temp regulation
thermoregulation: body’s ability to regulate core temp
37˚C = average temp
drop of 10˚C
increase of only 5˚C
beyond that can be fatal
football and marathoners

5. Body heat exchange mechanism
hypothalamus maintains body temp
overheating can cause key organs to shut down
four processes: radiation, conduction, convection, evaporation
evaporation most effective way to cool off

6. Clothing & equipment
can trap in heat or impede dissipation of moisture
layered approach recommended in cold weather

7. altitude less O2 at high altitudes causes less O2 in blood
leads to decrease in performance (esp. endurance)
improved anaerobic performance?

8. Altitude acclimatization
increase in rate of breathing at rest and during exercise
number of RBC and hemoglobin increases
inconclusive results: impossible to train as hard at high altitudes?
live high, train low approach

9. Air pollution tips for training in areas with increased air pollution:
cooler weather vs. summer
less vehicle traffic
avoid afternoon training
be informed about air quality
stay indoor on bad air days

10. Factors affecting LTAD

11. Rest, recovery, injury build in rest to your training
too much stress on body leads to injury or illness

12. sleep duration sleep quality sleep phase
9-10h per night for athletes 6-12 years

13. recovery helps athletes adapt faster to training by reducing fatigue
listen to your body
look after yourself

14. Burnout & overtraining
too little rest/recovery
low motivation
detect signs of physical/mental fatigue
allow for “off-seasons” in training regiment
keep workout routine fresh
ensure proper sleep, nutrition, hydration

15. enthusiasm
find activities that work - variety

16. s.m.a.r.t. goals Specific: able to be precisely defined
Measurable: able to be quantified
Attainable: within an athlete’s limitations
Realistic: attainable within constraints
Timely: achievable within a set time frame

17. Learning goals
We are learning to identify impact of environmental factors on training.
We are learning to identify other factors associated with training.