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Concentrations of salivary testosterone, cortisol and immunoglobulin A following supra-maximal exercise in female adolescents

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Thomas, Non E.
Leyshon, Anna
Hughes, Michael G.
Davies, Bruce
Graham, Michael R.
Bulloch, J.M.
Baker, Julien S.
Date
2010
Type
Article
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
ISSN
0264-0414
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of supra-maximal exercise on circulating concentrations of salivary testosterone, salivary cortisol, and salivary immunoglobulin A in female adolescents. Nineteen apparently healthy females aged 15–16 years participated in this study. All participants completed 6 × 8 s sprints, interspersed with 30 s recovery intervals on a cycle ergometer. Salivary testosterone, cortisol, and immunoglobulin A samples were taken before and 5 min after exercise. Experimental procedures continued over two mornings, at least 3 h after a light breakfast. Participants refrained from performing any strenuous physical activity for at least 24 h prior to the exercise test. None of the participants were engaged in a structured training programme. The group mean ( ± s) for peak power output was 562 ± 113.0 W. Female adolescents recruited for this study showed no changes in salivary testosterone, cortisol or immunoglobulin A following repeated bouts of supra-maximal cycling (P > 0.05). To date, there has been a paucity of information concerning adolescents' hormonal and mucosal immune function responses to supra-maximal exercise. Our data provide further guidance with regard to physical activities and sports prescription for female adolescents. Further research, on a larger sample of females, is required to elucidate the physiological significance of these findings.
Journal/conference proceeding
Journal of Sports Sciences;
Citation
Journal of Sports Sciences 27 (16):1-8.
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/10369/4110
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2010.510144
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