Influence of Live High Train High on Physiological Training Adaptations and Athletic Performance in Trained Runners: An Observational Cohort Case Study

• Authors: Surojit Sarkar , Sreejita Dutta , Subhra Chatterjee , Kamlesh Tiwana , Sanjay Saraswat

Abstracts

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Introduction: Live high-train high (LHTH) is suggested to improve performance, especially maximal aerobic capacity through the hypoxic adaptation responses. The present study aims to determine the impact of LHTH protocol on cardio-respiratory variables, lactate response, iron profile indices, and lung function capacities to the performance enhancement of middle-long distance (MLD) runners. Methods: Seven MLD runners were trained LHTH for six weeks at 8000ft altitude. Cardio-respiratory variables (V̇O_2max, VO₂/HR, VE_max, HR response), lactate response, iron profile indices (Hb, iron, UIBC, TIBC, transferrin, EPO, ferritin), and lung function parameters (FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, PEF, and VC) were measured via standard protocols. Result: Hemoglobin (Hb, 7.8%), iron concentration (36.7%), and TIBC (8.2%) were found to be significantly increased after LHTH. On the other hand, V̇O_2max (6.4%) and PEF (10.7%) were found to be significantly (p < 0.05) increased after camp. But HR_rest (1.8%), HRrec (5min and 10min with 2.3% and 4.7% respectively), and lactate peak (7.9%) significantly decreased after LHTH condition. Discussion: All participating athletes improved performances after LHTH (overall group improved by 1.7%, individual increase up to 2.6%). Specific training load with hypoxic stress at high altitude induces peripheral chemoreceptor activation and stimulates sympathetic drive to initiate adaptive cascade leading to V̇O_2max improvement (improved group mean 6.4%, individually up to 16.7%) which might be supported by enhanced erythropoiesis, iron metabolism, Hb concentrations, peak expiratory flow, glycolytic enzyme activity, enhanced oxidative capacity, improved resting and recovery HR response and peak lactate tolerance.

Keywords

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Live high-train high; erythropoiesis; endurance performance; running performance; iron metabolism; lung functioning

• Publisher: Uniwersytet Szczeciński. Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
• Journal: Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine
• Year: 2024
• Volume: 46
• Pages: 103-115

Dates

published

2024

Contributors

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Surojit Sarkar

• Human performance laboratory, Dept. of Physiology, Sports Authority of India, Netaji Subhas Regional Center, Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow-226008, Uttar Pradesh, India

• https://orcid.org/000000020853343X

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Sreejita Dutta

• Human performance laboratory, Dept. of Physiology, Sports Authority of India, Netaji Subhas Regional Center, Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow-226008, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Subhra Chatterjee

• Human performance laboratory, Dept. of Physiology, Sports Authority of India, National Centre of Sports Science and Research, Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex, New Delhi-110001, India

• https://orcid.org/000000022583551X

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Kamlesh Tiwana

• Sports Authority of India, Netaji Subhas Regional Center, Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow-226008, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Sanjay Saraswat

• Sports Authority of India, Netaji Subhas Regional Center, Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow-226008, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Identifiers

DOI

10.18276/cej.2024.2-09

Biblioteka Nauki

48529054