With the SLS AMG GT3 training know the boundary of optimization

Groß-Dölln/Affalterbach - AMG fans were able to drive the SLS AMG GT3 for the first time itself. The AMG Driving Academy is the most challenging skill level of an exclusively MASTERS SLS AMG GT3 cars. With these unique events in 2007 successfully launched AMG Driving Academy offers hands-on racing on a hitherto unparalleled level of safety. The new SLS AMG GT3 MASTERS is the preliminary highlights of the AMG Driving Academy, the program continually expanding its offering a wide range of different events.

The modular SLS AMG GT3 MASTERS consists of four stages: Experience, Warm-up, training and competition. In the three-hour experience, participants start with a guided driving in the street version of the SLS AMG. After an introduction and seat fitting them to experience the SLS AMG GT3 at the wheel, here they are from a preceding vehicle safely on the race course. The participants then take in the experience of a professional racer piloted SLS AMG GT3 racing taxi seat and enjoy some fast laps in the passenger seat.

In the second stage, the hot-UP, participants will receive a detailed theoretical introduction into the technology and operation of the SLS AMG GT3. After a health check, participants in training make intensely familiar with the racing version of the Gullwing: The program will include acceleration, braking, shifting overtaking, and various handling exercises on each sport tires. Residents of Germany also purchase a national driver's license DMSB (German Motor Sports Association eV).

COMPETITION as a highlight of the SLS AMG GT3 MASTERS

In stage three, the TRAINING, the SLS AMG GT3 sports cars only on tires, the change takes place later on slicks. Participants train with an experienced personal trainers, they book the hour. The focus is on the systematic optimization of personal skills such as cornering techniques, perfect braking, acceleration and shifting. Professional data-recording and video recording are used to consistently improve the driving technology at a racetrack. The highlight of the SLS AMG GT3 MASTERS is the COMPETITION, which is expected to begin in late 2012: After a complete racetrack-specific training, the participants are the first stages, then follow the individual and team competition.

Participation in all events is possible with MASTERS provided or own SLS AMG GT3 cars. All participants benefit from a sports medicine care. While with the EXPERIENCE There are no special requirements for participation, participants must at WARM-UP TRAINING and COMPETITION have completed appropriate training track. Events for the SLS AMG GT3 MASTERS start at 1500 €, each event can be booked individually. The next opportunity for a unique experience GT3 AMG offers already at 17-18. September also on the race track in large-Dölln.

Performance measure, monitor and optimize

Introducing: The team behind the team of Germany verifier

Part 4: Performance Diagnostics

In our series, "Introducing: The team behind the team" we want to introduce you to the 2012 Olympic Games, the people who support the rowing team decisively on its way to London.

The rowers on the team of Germany verifier can draw on the rowing ergometer more than 500 watts and hold power over two kilometers. How do you take the body energy for these achievements? And how can one measure to monitor the performance of individuals, and to make improvements?

Volker Grabow and Gerold Heyden are responsible performance assessor for the German power-rowers: At regular intervals, they can use various tests to the individual performance level and thus provide starting points for a goal-oriented training.

Strength and endurance in balance

Training principles in strength training: optimizing training

The strength of a person can not be increased indefinitely. Genetic factors determine how much weight a person can lift up. But with the right training can be customized to exploit the performance potential.

Who for a long time always unravels the same training program is to achieve over time more and less progress. Variety is not only good for the mind, but also necessary to deliver the ever-new muscle growth.