Acute leucocyte, muscle damage, and stress marker responses to high-intensity functional training.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High-intensity functional training (HIFT) has become more popular, and the number of practitioners has increased; however, it remains unclear whether perturbations in the immune parameters occur, even after one single bout. Our aim was to examine acute leucocyte, muscle damage, and stress marker responses following a single 'Cindy' workout session, and compare the results between novice and experienced participants.

Material and methods

Twenty-three HIFT practitioners (age 31.0 ± 1.0 years) completed the 'Cindy' workout. They were categorized as novice (3-8 months of experience; n = 10) and experienced (≥18 months; n = 13). White blood cell (WBC) count, plasma creatine kinase (CK) activity, blood cortisol level, and lactate concentration were measured. Blood analy

SUBMITTER: Gomes JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7714345 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature