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  • Exercise Physiology
  • Endocrinology

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  • High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is increasingly utilized in athletic conditioning.
  • Understanding the endocrine and metabolic responses to HIIT is crucial for optimizing training protocols.
  • Cortisol and other key hormones play significant roles in physiological stress and adaptation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of a 7-week short high-interval training program on hormonal and metabolic profiles in male basketball players.
  • To compare the changes in cortisol, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH), thyroid hormones, parathyroid hormone (PTH), insulin, and glucose between an experimental and control group.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled study involving 27 male basketball players divided into an experimental group (EG) and a control group (CG).
  • The EG underwent a 7-week interval training program.
  • Blood samples were collected pre- and post-intervention to measure various hormonal and metabolic markers, analyzed using two-way ANOVA for repeated measures.

Main Results:

  • The experimental group showed significant improvements in Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), and Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) levels post-intervention compared to pre-intervention values (p=0.000).
  • Significant positive changes were observed in Glucose, Cholesterol, Triglyceride, HDL, and Magnesium levels in the exercise group (p=0.000).
  • While the control group also showed some changes in PTH and ACTH, the exercise group demonstrated superior outcomes across most measured parameters, except Calcium.

Conclusions:

  • Short high-interval training favorably influences pituitary function parameters in basketball players.
  • The training program positively impacts energy metabolism regulation and reduces physiological stress associated with prolonged exercise.
  • HIIT can be an effective training strategy for enhancing endocrine and metabolic health in athletes.