Acute Hematological Profile Response to One Session of Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise among Young Male Kickboxers

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a onesession aerobic and anaerobic exercise on some hematological variables in young men kickboxing. Material and Methods: Thirteen young male kickboxers were randomly separated in two control and experimental groups. The experimental group performed anaerobic (running based anaerobic test: RAST) and aerobic exercise (running 1 mile) on separate days. Blood samples were taken before and immediately after exercise, during 45 min and 90 min of recovery. Leukocyte [white blood cell Count (WBC), lymphocytes (LYM)] and erythrocyte variables [red blood cell count (RBC), hemoglobin (HGB) and hematocrit (HCT)] and platelets (PLT) were measured. Results: After correcting plasma volume, results showed that WBC, LYM, and PLT significantly increased while PLT decreased immediately after exercise. However, RBC, HGB, and HCT did not change significantly. Conclusion: According to the obtained results, it can be advised that onesession anaerobic RAST can cause more changes in hematological profiles of kickboxers. Therefore, it may be a reason that kickboxing relies on anaerobic power. 2014 by Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.