Effects of Rowing on Rheological Properties of Blood

The aim of this study was to analyze the selected hematological and rheological indices in female rowers during the competitive season. The study included 10 female rowers (aged 21.2 ± 2.6) and the control group consisted of 10 woman of corresponding age (non-athletes). The examination of athletes t...

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Published in:International journal of environmental research and public health 2023-03, Vol.20 (6), p.5159
Main Authors: Mardyła, Mateusz, Teległów, Aneta, Ptaszek, Bartłomiej, Jekiełek, Małgorzata, Mańko, Grzegorz, Marchewka, Jakub
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Athletes
Blood
Blood Viscosity
Cardiovascular system
Deformability
Dehydration
Endurance Training
Erythrocytes
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Exercise
Female
Fibrin
Fibrinogen
Hematology
Hemoglobin
Humans
Metabolism
Overtraining
Physical fitness
Plasma
Relaxation time
Rheological properties
Rheology
Rheology - methods
Rowing
Seasons
Viscosity
Water Sports
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Summary:The aim of this study was to analyze the selected hematological and rheological indices in female rowers during the competitive season. The study included 10 female rowers (aged 21.2 ± 2.6) and the control group consisted of 10 woman of corresponding age (non-athletes). The examination of athletes took place two times: at the beginning of the season during high endurance low intensity training period in January (baseline) and at the end of the competitive season in October (after). Blood samples taken from all woman were analyzed for hematological and rheological parameters. The training period of rowers during the 10 months resulted in decrease in red blood cell count and RBC deformability, in contrast to an improvement in some rheological functions such a decrease in fibrinogen concentration, plasma viscosity and aggregation index. The training program practice in rowing modulated some hematological and rheological indices. Some of them positively influenced the cardiovascular system and reduced potential risks connected with hard training and dehydration, but others may have followed from overtraining or not enough relaxation time between training units.
ISSN:1660-4601
1661-7827
1660-4601
DOI:10.3390/ijerph20065159