Immune-endocrine responses and physical performance of master athletes during the sports season.
J Cell Biochem
; 120(4): 5551-5557, 2019 04.
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| ID: mdl-30320909
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of a training season (approximately 7 months) on physiological and salivary immune-endocrine markers in master athletes. Nine male master athletes were evaluated at the beginning of the season (M1) and a week after the main official competition at the end of the sports season (M2). The controlled variables included Maximal oxygen consumption, anthropometric, physiological, and salivary immune-endocrine markers. Master athletes presented a reduced percentage of fat mass and increased lean body mass at the end of the season. VO2max values were similar at M1 and M2, while the maximal heart rate and lactate were lower at M2. No differences were observed in Immunoglobulin A and cortisol levels between moments, whereas testosterone levels and the testosterone/cortisol ratio were significantly lower at the end of the season. The results suggest that maintaining regular training throughout life has positive effects on body composition and improves physiological fitness. However, care should be taken to avoid fatigue as indicated by lower testosterone levels at the end of the season.
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Assunto principal:
Consumo de Oxigênio
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Saliva
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Testosterona
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Hidrocortisona
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Atletas
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Desempenho Físico Funcional
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Cell Biochem
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article
País de afiliação:
Portugal
País de publicação:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA