Prior sprint cycling did not enhance training adaptation, but resting salivary hormones were related to workout power and strength

被引:17
作者
Crewther, Blair T. [1 ,2 ]
Lowe, Tim [1 ]
Weatherby, Robert P. [2 ]
Gill, Nicholas [3 ]
机构
[1] Hort & Food Res Inst New Zealand HortRes, Hlth & Food Grp, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand
[2] So Cross Univ, Sch Exercise Sci & Sport Management, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia
[3] Auckland Univ Technol, Inst Sport & Recreat Res New Zealand, Sch Sport & Recreat, Auckland, New Zealand
关键词
Testosterone; Cortisol; Saliva; Rugby; Training; HUMAN SKELETAL-MUSCLE; POSTACTIVATION POTENTIATION; TESTOSTERONE; RESPONSES; CORTISOL; EXERCISE; PERFORMANCE; ACTIVATION; STEROIDS; STIMULI;
D O I
10.1007/s00421-008-0978-1
中图分类号
Q4 [生理学];
学科分类号
071003 ;
摘要
This study examined the effect of cycle sprints as a potentiating stimulus for power and strength adaptation in semi-elite athletes. Eighteen rugby players were assigned into training groups that completed either a 40-s cycle sprint (T-SPRINT) or rested (T-CONTROL) before each workout (n = 6-8) of a 4-week programme. Squat jump (SJ) peak power (PP) and mean power (MP), and box squat (BS) one repetition maximum (1RM) strength were assessed every workout. Saliva was collected across each workout and assayed for testosterone (Sal-T) and cortisol (Sal-C). The T-SPRINT and T-CONTROL groups both showed significant improvements in SJ PP (8.2 +/- A 2.9 vs. 11.9 +/- A 3.6%), SJ MP (11.8 +/- A 2.6 vs. 18.6 +/- A 4.8%) and BS 1RM (20.5 +/- A 2.6 vs. 23.2 +/- A 1.3%), respectively. However, there were no group differences in training adaptation, workout performance or the workout hormonal responses. As a combined group (all players), significant relationships were demonstrated between resting Sal-T and/or Sal-C concentrations and absolute SJ power (r = 0.20-0.30) and BS strength (r = 0.36-0.44) across all workouts. For individual players, the respective relationships with SJ power (r = 0.22-0.42) and BS strength (r = 0.41-0.49) were, on average, found to be stronger. In conclusion, leg workouts performed with or without prior cycle sprints can produce similar power and strength improvements in semi-elite rugby players. Resting salivary hormone concentrations appear important for workout performance, especially for individuals, thereby potentially moderating training adaptation.
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页码:919 / 927
页数:9
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