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[Sports training and circulating adipokine levels]
Ryszard Plinta1, Magdalena Olszanecka-Glinianowicz, Jerzy Chudek
1Studium Wychowania Fizycznego i Sportu, Śląskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Katowicach, Katowice. rplinta@sum.edu.pl
Postepy Higieny I Medycyny Doswiadczalnej (Online)
|March 12, 2013
Summary
Regular moderate exercise benefits metabolic health. However, intensive sports training may negatively impact athletes
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Sports Medicine
- Metabolic Health
Background:
- Regular moderate physical activity positively influences metabolic profiles.
- A sedentary lifestyle increases risks for visceral fat, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
- Intensive training in athletes can disrupt adipose tissue hormone secretion, potentially leading to hormonal imbalances.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent research on the effects of sports training on circulating adipokine levels in athletes.
- To explore the relationship between intensive training and hormonal disturbances in athletic populations.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recently published data.
- Analysis of studies investigating the impact of sports training on adipokine levels.
Main Results:
- Intensive training may lead to unfavorable alterations in adipokine secretion.
- These changes can be implicated in the pathogenesis of hormonal disturbances observed in athletes.
Conclusions:
- While moderate exercise is beneficial, intensive training requires further investigation regarding its impact on adipokine profiles and hormonal health in athletes.
- Understanding these effects is crucial for optimizing athletic health and performance.
