Menstrual cycle alters training strain, monotony, and technical training length in young.
The menstrual cycle (MC) phases carry to several psychophysiological alterations; however, no study has investigated the impact of MC phases on training load or technical training. In the present study, we investigated the effect of the follicular phase (FP), ovulatory phase (OP), and luteal phase (LP) on training load and technical training in young athletes. Twelve female athletes performed regular daily training sessions with the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and duration being registered every session. Training impulse (TRIMP), monotony and strain were calculated. MC symptoms, RPE, and duration were also measured during technical training, which was carried out on a specific day during each phase. The TRIMP was not affected by MC phases during regular training (p > .05), but training monotony and strain were higher in FP compared to OP (p < .05). During the technical training, MC phases did not affect RPE (p > .05), but the session was longer in both FP and LP, compared to OP (p < .05). MC symptoms were exacerbated in FP compared to both OP and LP (p < .05). These findings suggest that MC disorders were elevated during FP, which indicate that monitoring MC phases might provide important feedbacks for programming training and expected results during competitions.
['Cristina-Souza|Gislaine|G|http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7770-4514', 'Santos-Mariano|Ana C|AC|http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7825-5845', 'Souza-Rodrigues|Carla C|CC|', 'Osiecki|Raul|R|http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3573-9468', 'Silva|Sandro F|SF|http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0516-6408', 'Lima-Silva|Adriano E|AE|http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0613-5104', 'De Oliveira|Fernando R|FR|http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2811-8433']
D000293:Adolescent D004958:Estradiol D005260:Female D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone D006339:Heart Rate D006801:Humans D007986:Luteinizing Hormone D008597:Menstrual Cycle D010465:Perception D064797:Physical Conditioning, Human D005082:Physical Exertion D011374:Progesterone D013315:Stress, Psychological D013997:Time Factors D014142:Track and Field
training load female Adolescent premenstrual psychological disorders