The acute and delayed impact of the 5-m shuttle run test on oxidative stress, muscle damage, and immune response, and their relationship with performance in rugby union players
摘要
High-intensity physical exercise induces oxidative stress, muscle damage, and changes in immune markers. However, these parameters' acute and delayed responses to the 5-m shuttle run test (5-m SRT) and their relationship with performance have yet to be assessed. This study evaluated the effects of the 5-m SRT on acute and delayed responses related to antioxidants, oxidative stress markers, muscle damage, and immunity, and their relationship with performance in rugby players.
MethodsSixteen amateur rugby players completed the 5-m SRT with performance measured by distance covered and the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) was recorded 30-min post-test. Blood samples were collected before, immediately after, and at 24-, 48-, and 72-h post-exercise. Delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS) was assessed before the test, at 24, 48, and 72 h.
ResultsThe 5-m SRT significantly increased white blood cells (WBC) and neutrophils (NEU) 5-min post-exercise, with levels decreasing over 72 h. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and creatine kinase (CK) peaked at 5min and subsequently declined at 24 and 48 h. Antioxidants and oxidative stress markers peaked 5-min post-exercise, while DOMS was highest at 72 h. Significant correlations were found between performance and NEU response (p = 0.001, r = 0.74) and changes in lymphocytes (LYM) from 5 min to 48 h (p = 0.005, r = – 0.66) and 72 h (p = 0.004, r = – 0.67).
ConclusionThe 5-m SRT affects post-exercise immune function, oxidative stress, and muscle damage responses, needing 72 h for recovery to baseline levels. Despite correlations between performance and changes in NEU and LYM, these markers stayed within normal ranges, indicating that their fluctuations may not directly influence performance.