Changes in physiological and performance variables in non-professional triathletes after taking part in an Olympic distance triathlon

Given increasing popularity of triathlon, the objective of this study was to evaluate the acute effects upon the health of triathletes. To do so, with a sample of 23 male athletes (34.4 ± 7.9 years old), an assessment was carried out both before and after an Olympic distance triathlon, of the bodily...

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Published in:Research in sports medicine 2018-07, Vol.26 (3), p.323-331
Main Authors: Olcina, Guillermo, Timón, Rafael, Brazo-Sayavera, Javier, Martínez-Guardado, Ismael, Marcos-Serrano, Marta, Crespo, Carmen
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Language:English
Subjects:
fatigue
health
Physical endurance
Triathlon
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Summary:Given increasing popularity of triathlon, the objective of this study was to evaluate the acute effects upon the health of triathletes. To do so, with a sample of 23 male athletes (34.4 ± 7.9 years old), an assessment was carried out both before and after an Olympic distance triathlon, of the bodily composition, the jumping ability and the BORG and VAS scales, as well as a blood analysis of the following: Lactate (mmol/L), Hematrocrit (%), Glucose (mg/dL), Total proteins (mg/dL), Triglycerides (mg/dL), Bilirubin (mg/dL), GOT (IU/L), GPT (IU/L), LDH (IU/L), CPK (IU/L). The results showed an increase (p 
ISSN:1543-8627
1543-8635
DOI:10.1080/15438627.2018.1447472