Sport Physiology & Management Investigations

Sport Physiology & Management Investigations

Effect of a single-session plyometric and strength weight training on biochemical, inflammatory, and performance indices of muscle soreness in female volleyball players

Authors
Afshar Jafari 1
Zahra Abedi 2
Mohammad Ali Hossainpour Faizi 3
1 PhD in Molecular Exercise Physiology; University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
2 MSc in Exercise & Sport Physiology; University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
3 PhD in Biology; University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
Abstract
Based on conflicting results and concerns related to plyometric exercise- induced muscle soreness, the present study was conducted to compare the effect of a single-session plyometric and strength weight training on some indices of delay onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in female volleyball players. Therefore, in a quasi-experimental design, fourteen volleyball players (Female, aged 17-28 years) in two random homogeneous groups were participated in an exhaustive single-session strength weight training (6 sets leg press and Knee extension with 70% one repetition maximum) or plyometric training (6 sets deep and side jump with 70% Maximum high jump). All DOMS indices were determined in the four phases (10 days, 30 min before and immediately and 48 hours after exercise session). Data were expressed as mean (±SD) and analyzed by repeated measure ANOVA, Bonferroni and independent samples t tests at α≤0.05. Perceived soreness, thigh circumference, serum creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and C-reactive protein (CRP) increased after the exercises and were more than the basal values until 48 hours (P<0.05). But, flexibility, maximal isometric strength and peak power output of lower limb decreased and were less than the basal values until 48 hours (P<0.05). Based upon the recovery rate of some DOMS indices in plyometric group, it can recommend to female volleyball players to use this type training without concerns.
Keywords
Strength training
Plyometric
muscle soreness
C-reactive protein
Creatine kinase
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