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Endocrine "conditioning" with endurance training a preliminary review
Canadian Journal of Applied Sport Sciences. Journal Canadien Des Sciences Appliquees Au Sport
|September 1, 1982
Summary
Endurance training induces significant hormonal and hypothalamic adaptations in the human body, alongside known physiological changes. Further research is crucial to understand these dynamic, reversible hormonal responses to conditioning.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Endocrinology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and metabolic adaptations to endurance training are well-documented.
- Emerging research indicates concurrent hormonal and hypothalamic changes with physical conditioning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the hormonal and hypothalamic adaptations to endurance training.
- To understand the adaptive functions of these hormonal changes.
- To explore the relationship between conditioning, hormonal alterations, and other physiological markers.
Main Methods:
- Controlled studies examining individuals at baseline, early, and late stages of conditioning.
- Assessment of hypothalamic function, body morphometrics, psychiatric/psychological status, and menstrual cycle data.
Main Results:
- Endurance training elicits organism-wide adaptive responses, including hormonal and hypothalamic alterations.
- These hormonal changes are hypothesized to serve adaptive functions similar to other conditioning responses.
Conclusions:
- Hormonal changes associated with endurance training are complex and interrelated, forming a discernible pattern.
- Further research is required to fully elucidate the dynamic and reversible nature of these hormonal adaptations.