HORMONAL RESPONSES IN HEAVY TRAINING AND RECOVERY PERIODS IN AN ELITE MALE WEIGHTLIFTER
The endocrine system has been suggested as a useful indicator for training stress (Kraemer and Ratamess, 2005). An equilibrium between anabolic and catabolic states in athletes is often represented by testosterone-to-cortisol ratio (TCR). Changes in TCR have been positively related to weight trainin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Uludag
2008-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Sports Science and Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jssm.org/vol7/n4/22/v7n4-22text.php |