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  • Exercise physiology and environmental stress.
  • Neurotransmitter and hormonal responses to exertion.

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  • Understanding physiological responses to exercise in varying environmental conditions is crucial for athlete performance and safety.
  • Heat stress and humidity can significantly impact metabolic and neuroendocrine functions during physical activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of different temperature and relative humidity (RH) combinations on neurotransmitter and hormone levels during exercise-induced fatigue.
  • To determine the relationship between specific neurochemicals and exercise performance under heat stress.

Main Methods:

  • Eight trained male athletes underwent graded maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max) tests in five distinct environmental conditions (21°C/20% RH, 33°C/20% RH, 33°C/40% RH, 33°C/60% RH, 33°C/80% RH).
  • Blood samples were analyzed for noradrenaline, adrenaline, dopamine, serotonin, 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, and prolactin.
  • Physiological parameters including VO2max, body weight, temperature, and heart rate were monitored.

Main Results:

  • Maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) was reduced in hot conditions (33°C) across various RH levels compared to normal conditions.
  • Exercise significantly affected levels of noradrenaline, prolactin, serotonin, 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, and dopamine.
  • Noradrenaline levels demonstrated a significant association with exercise performance time.

Conclusions:

  • High temperature and humidity impair maximal aerobic capacity.
  • Noradrenaline levels are strongly linked to exercise duration and intensity, independent of environmental conditions.
  • These findings highlight the neurochemical adaptations to exercise stress in challenging environments.