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Load Optimization in Endurance Sports by Means of Antagonistic Dynamical Models

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Abstract Prediction of performance dynamics as well as planning and control of corresponding optimal load profiles are difficult tasks in endurance sports. The reason is that fatigue and recovery are effective with delays. I. e. a small overload in the start phase can cause a collapse long time later. Such interaction between load and performance can be modelled by means of antagonistic models like PerPot and then can help to optimize performance together with avoiding overload. Based on a lot of positive results extensions of PerPot have been developed, which are now able to determine the individual anaerobe threshold (IAT) by simulation, giving heart rate oriented load scheduling a new quality. Also an extension DoMo has been developed that demonstrates that the concept of PerPot also works if two or more types of load are concurrently effective. Finally an internet- based approach is being developed by the Vienna working group of Arnold Baca, which allows online checking and control of marathon runners during the run.