Book of Abstract–German Exercise Science & Training Conference (GEST19) of the German Society of Sport Science (dvs), February 20th–22nd 2019

Abstract

Preface On behalf of the Section "Exercise Science and Training" of the German Society of Sport Science (dvs) we welcome you to the Biannual Meeting "German Exercise Science & Training Conference"-GEST19. The organizers of the conference, together with the valuable input and knowledge of numerous colleagues from different backgrounds, coaches from different disciplines and governing bodies rounded out the creation of the conference program. The conference topics include multiple aspects of training and testing from a wide variety of sports and settings. With more than 100 submitted abstracts the conference will prove to not only be interdisciplinary but also deal with a multitude of aspects from training and testing of different populations-from recreational to elite, young to old, men and women. Our program covers many facets, including various innovative forms of endurance and neuromuscular training and testing. It includes new insights in training and testing of individual, team, racquet, and winter sports. It also includes modern aspects of nutrition and biomonitoring at the molecular and systemic level. We are proud to host over 160 delegates from 15 countries. Above all, we are proud to host more than 50 young researchers! The opportunity for sharing the latest research and practice is real. GEST19 provides each and every one of us with the opportunity to tackle the unique challenges of implementing and scaling up exercise science and training. We are truly delighted with the quality of the conference program and the activities developed by our Scientific and Organizing Committees and we thank them for all of their efforts. We also thank all speakers, chairs, volunteers and sponsors for providing their valuable expertise, input and support for realizing GEST19. Last but not least, we thank you as participants and the scientific and applied community for living and breathing Exercise Science and Training and making GEST19 the memorable experience we know it will be.