Effect of Training on Physiological and Biochemical Variables of Soccer Players of Different Age Groups

Author(s):
Indranil MannaIndranil Manna1,*, Gulshan Lal KhannaGulshan Lal Khanna2, Prakash Chandra DharaPrakash Chandra Dhara3
1Human Performance Lab, Sports Authority of India, J. N. Stadium, New Delhi, India
2Department of Health Sciences, Manav Rachana International University, Faridabad, India
3Department of Human Physiology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, India

Asian Journal of Sports Medicine:Vol. 1, issue 1; 5-22
Published online:Feb 28, 2010
Article type:Research Article
Received:Jun 15, 2009
Accepted:Dec 28, 2009
How to Cite:Manna I, Khanna GL, Chandra Dhara P. Effect of Training on Physiological and Biochemical Variables of Soccer Players of Different Age Groups. Asian J Sports Med. 2010;1(1):34875. doi: https://doi.org/10.5812/asjsm.34875

Abstract

Purpose:

To find out the effect of training on selected physiological and biochemical variables of Indian soccer players of different age groups.

Methods:

A total of 120 soccer players volunteered for the study, were divided (n = 30) into 4 groups: (i) under 16 years (U16), (ii) under 19 years (U19), (iii) under 23 years (U23), (iv) senior (SR). The training sessions were divided into 2 phases (a) Preparatory Phase (PP, 8 weeks) and (b) Competitive Phase (CP, 4 weeks). The training program consisted of aerobic, anaerobic and skill development, and were completed 4 hrs/day; 5 days/week. Selected physiological and biochemical variables were measured at zero level (baseline data, BD) and at the end of PP and CP.

Results:

A significant increase (P < 0.05) in lean body mass (LBM), VO2max, anaerobic power, grip and back strength, urea, uric acid and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C); and a significant decrease (P < 0.05) in body fat, hemoglobin (Hb), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were detected in some groups in PP and CP phases of the training when compare to BD. However, no significant change was found in body mass and maximal heart rate of the players after the training program.

Conclusion:

This study would provide useful information for training and selection of soccer players of different age groups.

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