Monitoring Training Load in Indian Male Swimmers

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Journal Int J Exerc Sci

Date 2016 May 17

PMID 27182335

Citations 1

Authors

Pralay Majumdar

Sri Srividhya Jr

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Abstract

The present study was initiated to monitor the training load with the magnitude of impact on the hormone concentrations such as testosterone, cortisol and T/C (Testosterone/Cortisol) ratio during the three phases of training (i.e. preparatory, pre-competitive, and competitive phases) in Indian male swimmers preparing for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Blood samples were collected at the end of each training phase and hormone concentration was determined by ELISA. Our results reveal that testosterone concentration and the T/C ratio significantly decreased and the cortisol concentration increased in the subsequent periodized cycle. Change in hormone concentration was associated with the intensity and duration of individual exercise sessions. The greatest performance enhancement was realized with the lowest plasma cortisol, highest testosterone, and a high T/C ratio. Monitoring of these hormones also have implications for identifying and preventing overreaching in swimmers.

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