Plasma testosterone and cortisol responses to training-intensity exercise in mild and hot environments

International Journal of Sports Medicine
R W KenefickM F Bergeron

Abstract

Seven endurance-trained and heat-nonacclimated men (Mean+/-SEM: 20+/-1 yr; VO2max = 67+/-2 ml x kg(-1) x min(-1)) ran in two environments (M: 23 degrees C, H: 38 degrees C; 7 days apart) at two absolute training-intensity velocities (S1: 240 m x min(-1); followed by S2: 270 m x min(-1); 10 min each) during the winter months. Blood samples were taken via cannula before (pre) S1 and after S1 and S2. Plasma testosterone (TEST) concentrations increased (p<0.05) above pre levels after S1 in M (19+/-3 versus 24+/-3 nmol x L(-1)) and H (18+/-2 versus 23+/-3 nmol x L(-1)), and after S2 in H (18+/-2 versus 24+/-1 nmol x L(-1)). Plasma cortisol (CORT) and the molar ratio of TEST/CORT were unchanged from pre levels after S1 and S2 during M and H. No differences were found in plasma TEST, CORT, or the molar ratio of TEST/CORT between M and H. These results indicated that circulating levels of TEST and CORT were not changed in endurance-trained, heat-nonacclimated athletes in response to short-duration running performed at the same absolute intensity in the heat, compared to mild environmental conditions. The lack of significant differences in the molar ratio of TEST/CORT, between the 23 degrees C and 38 degrees C trials, suggested that thi...Continue Reading

Citations

Aug 9, 2011·Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism·Neil A SchwarzRodney G Bowden
Jan 23, 2008·Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports·T VuorimaaT Vasankari
Jan 21, 2014·Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene·Carl M MareshWilliam J Kraemer

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