University Presentation Showcase: Graduate Division
I nfluence of Menstrual C ycle ́ s phases in strength training in middle distance athletes
Presenter Hometown
Spain, Cordoba
Major
Sport Administration
Department
Exercise and Sport Science
Degree
Graduate
Mentor
Dr. Monk
Mentor Department
Exercise and Sport Science
Recommended Citation
Cano, Maria, "I nfluence of Menstrual C ycle ́ s phases in strength training in middle distance athletes" (2024). University Presentation Showcase Event. 2.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2024/graduate/2
Abstract
INTRODUCTION. There has been an increase in the participation of women in sport. However, there is still a tendency not to include women in research. It is known that responses to exercise and its assimilation differ depending on the phases of the menstrual cycle (MC), with physical activity influencing progesterone or estradiol concentrations. Nevertheless, the literature is conflicting on the side effects of hormonal fluctuations on exercise-induced muscle damage. In the recent days the scientific literature developed does not show reliable evidence about the most appropriate MC phase for muscle recovery.
The significance of this project is based on the adjustment of athletes’ strength training to obtain greater benefits depending on the MC phase
OBJECTIVE. This research project would establish whether there is an influence of the menstrual cycle ´ s phase on strength training measured through markers of muscle damage (CK) in middle distance athletes.
METHOD. The present project is an Experimental study where NCAA D1 athletes from track and field will be divided into two groups: GROUP A (perform protocol in Follicular Phase of the MC) VSGROUP B (perform protocol in the Luteal Phase). The following variables FSH, LH, estradiol, progesterone, testosterone and CK will be measured just prior to exercise and at 1 h post exercise. The protocol will consist on 10 sets of 10 repetitions of back squats (60% RM). The workout will be the same for two menstrual cycles (during two months)
KEY WORDS. Female athlete, NCAA, sex hormones, estrogens, CK.
Presentation format
Poster
I nfluence of Menstrual C ycle ́ s phases in strength training in middle distance athletes
INTRODUCTION. There has been an increase in the participation of women in sport. However, there is still a tendency not to include women in research. It is known that responses to exercise and its assimilation differ depending on the phases of the menstrual cycle (MC), with physical activity influencing progesterone or estradiol concentrations. Nevertheless, the literature is conflicting on the side effects of hormonal fluctuations on exercise-induced muscle damage. In the recent days the scientific literature developed does not show reliable evidence about the most appropriate MC phase for muscle recovery.
The significance of this project is based on the adjustment of athletes’ strength training to obtain greater benefits depending on the MC phase
OBJECTIVE. This research project would establish whether there is an influence of the menstrual cycle ´ s phase on strength training measured through markers of muscle damage (CK) in middle distance athletes.
METHOD. The present project is an Experimental study where NCAA D1 athletes from track and field will be divided into two groups: GROUP A (perform protocol in Follicular Phase of the MC) VSGROUP B (perform protocol in the Luteal Phase). The following variables FSH, LH, estradiol, progesterone, testosterone and CK will be measured just prior to exercise and at 1 h post exercise. The protocol will consist on 10 sets of 10 repetitions of back squats (60% RM). The workout will be the same for two menstrual cycles (during two months)
KEY WORDS. Female athlete, NCAA, sex hormones, estrogens, CK.
