Biochemical monitoring of different training regimens of 16-year-old water polo players

Abstract

Biochemical monitoring of the adaptation of 16-year-old water polo players to physical activity specific to this kind of sport is of immense importance. The content and objectives of biochemical monitoring are enhanced due to the fact that this cohort undergoes the second phase of puberty. Exercise regulation should be strictly dosed according to the adaptive capabilities of young athletes. It is this phase of puberty that is sensitive to the development of such a physical quality as strength. The sport training has a positive influence only in the absence of stress response of the body of adolescent athletes. At the same time, physical activity should promote the development of physical qualities. This article proposes a scheme of biochemical monitoring of a standard training of 16-year-old water polo players on land and in water. Based on the results of performed analysis we have come to the conclusion that the training regimen in both cases promotes the development of anaerobic characteristics. In particular, to a greater extent in the pool (according to the data from lactic acid excretion). The results of urea excretion showed better development of aerobic characteristics on land. In general, the energy quality of training activities (in terms of inorganic phosphorus excretion) was approximately the same under conditions of their performance both on land and in the pool. It is also important to observe the absence of a difference between the parameters of inorganic phosphorus after exercise compared to the state of relative rest. This energy situation of young athletes’ bodies indicates their approach to the state of energy systems of adults. Thus, we conclude that the training process is adequate for 16-year-old athletes. This is indicated by shifts in biochemical markers of adaptation to training loads of both anaerobic and aerobic energy systems of the studied young water polo players. Therefore, the proposed scheme of biochemical monitoring can be offered as a model example of control over the adaptive changes of 16-year-old water polo players during their annual training cycle.