ArticleBiology2022
Effects of Eccentric vs. Concentric Sports on Blood Muscular Damage Markers in Male Professional Players.
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Abstract
backgroundRepetitive eccentric contractions can lead to higher degree of damage compared to repetitive concentric contractions. However, this type of exercise does not reproduce the real situations during the season in competitive sport disciplines.
methodsWe analyzed the pattern of muscle damage blood markers in male professionals from three disciplines: cycling (
resultsBlood levels of creatine kinase and myoglobin (muscle markers) increased in all groups at T2 compared to T1 as a result of competition intensity. The lower increases were noticed in cyclists at the end of both periods. Testosterone levels decreased at T2 compared to T1 in all disciplines, with lower levels found in cyclists. However, cortisol plasma levels decreased in basketball and volleyball players at T2, but increased significantly in cyclists, suggesting a limited adaptation to the effort.
conclusionsThe pattern of circulating muscle markers is different depending of the demanding efforts (training vs. competition) of each particular discipline.
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