Variation in Age and Training on Selected Biochemical Variables of Indian Hockey Players
Titel:
Variation in Age and Training on Selected Biochemical Variables of Indian Hockey Players
Auteur:
I. Manna G.L. Khanna P.C. Dhara
Verschenen in:
Al Ameen journal of medical sciences
Paginering:
Jaargang 03 (2010) nr. 02 pagina's 128-139
Jaar:
2010
Inhoud:
The present study was aimed to find out the variation of age and training on biochemical variables of Indian elite hockey players. A total of 120 hockey players who volunteered for the present study, were equally divided (n=30) into 4 groups: under 16 years (14-15 yrs); under 19 years (16-18 yrs); under 23 years (19-22 yrs); and senior (23-30 yrs). The training sessions were divided into 3 phases: Transition Phase (TP), Preparatory Phase (PP), and Competitive Phase (CP). The training programme consisted of aerobic, anaerobic and skill training; and completed 4 hours in morning and evening sessions, 5 days/week. Selected biochemical parameters were measured and data were analyzed by applying Two-way ANOVA and Post hoc test. The mean values of haemoglobin (Hb), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) have been increased significantly (P<0.05) with the advancement of age of players. A significant increase (P<0.05) in serum urea, uric acid and HDL-C and a significant decrease (P<0.05) in Hb, TC, TG and LDL-C have been noted in PP and CP when compared to that of TP. The present study would provide useful information for biochemical monitoring of training of hockey players.