Body fluids and muscle changes in trail runners of various distances

Background This study aims to investigate body fluids and muscle changes evoked by different trail races using anthropometric, bioelectrical, and creatine kinase (CK) measurements. Methods A total of 92 subjects (55 men, 37 women) participating in three different races of 14, 35, and 52 km were eval...

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Main Authors: Álex Cebrián-Ponce, Elisabetta Marini, Silvia Stagi, Jorge Castizo-Olier, Marta Carrasco-Marginet, Manuel Vicente Garnacho-Castaño, Zeasseska Noriega, Javier Espasa-Labrador, Alfredo Irurtia
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author Álex Cebrián-Ponce
Elisabetta Marini
Silvia Stagi
Jorge Castizo-Olier
Marta Carrasco-Marginet
Manuel Vicente Garnacho-Castaño
Zeasseska Noriega
Javier Espasa-Labrador
Alfredo Irurtia
author_facet Álex Cebrián-Ponce
Elisabetta Marini
Silvia Stagi
Jorge Castizo-Olier
Marta Carrasco-Marginet
Manuel Vicente Garnacho-Castaño
Zeasseska Noriega
Javier Espasa-Labrador
Alfredo Irurtia
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description Background This study aims to investigate body fluids and muscle changes evoked by different trail races using anthropometric, bioelectrical, and creatine kinase (CK) measurements. Methods A total of 92 subjects (55 men, 37 women) participating in three different races of 14, 35, and 52 km were evaluated before (PRE) and after (POST) the races. Classic bioelectrical impedance vector analysis was applied at the whole-body level (WB-BIVA). Additionally, muscle-localized bioelectrical assessments (ML-BIVA) were performed in a subgroup of 11 men (in the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves). PRE-POST differences and correlations between bioelectrical values and CK, running time and race distance were tested. Results Changes in whole-body vectors and phase angles disclosed an inclination towards dehydration among men in the 14, 35, and 52 km groups (p < 0.001), as well as among women in the 35 and 52 km groups (p < 0.001). PRE Z/H was negatively correlated with running time in the 35 km men group and 14 km women group (r = −0.377, p = 0.048; r = −0.751, p = 0.001; respectively). POST Z/H was negatively correlated with running time in the 14 km women group (r = −0.593, p = 0.02). CK was positively correlated with distance in men and women (p < 0.001) and negatively correlated with reactance and vector length in the 14 km men group (p < 0.05). ML-BIVA echoed the same tendency as the WB-BIVA in the 35 and 52 km runners, with the most notable changes occurring in the calves (p < 0.001). Conclusions WB-BIVA and CK measurements underscored a conspicuous trend towards post-race dehydration and muscle damage, displaying a weak association with performance. Notably, ML-BIVA detected substantial alterations primarily in the calves. The study underscores the utility of BIVA as a technique to assess athlete’s body composition changes.
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spelling doaj.art-7505d3ad37af40cd9fb07eb9e12a167f2023-12-03T15:05:19ZengPeerJ Inc.PeerJ2167-83592023-12-0111e1656310.7717/peerj.16563Body fluids and muscle changes in trail runners of various distancesÁlex Cebrián-Ponce0Elisabetta Marini1Silvia Stagi2Jorge Castizo-Olier3Marta Carrasco-Marginet4Manuel Vicente Garnacho-Castaño5Zeasseska Noriega6Javier Espasa-Labrador7Alfredo Irurtia8INEFC-Barcelona Sports Sciences Research Group, National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC). University of Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, SpainDepartment of Life and Environmental Sciences. Neuroscience and Anthropology Section, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, ItalyDepartment of Life and Environmental Sciences. Neuroscience and Anthropology Section, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, ItalyINEFC-Barcelona Sports Sciences Research Group, National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC). University of Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, SpainINEFC-Barcelona Sports Sciences Research Group, National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC). University of Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, SpainDAFNiS Research Group (Pain, Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health), Campus Docent Sant Joan de Déu, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, SpainINEFC-Barcelona Sports Sciences Research Group, National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC). University of Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, SpainINEFC-Barcelona Sports Sciences Research Group, National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC). University of Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, SpainINEFC-Barcelona Sports Sciences Research Group, National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC). University of Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, SpainBackground This study aims to investigate body fluids and muscle changes evoked by different trail races using anthropometric, bioelectrical, and creatine kinase (CK) measurements. Methods A total of 92 subjects (55 men, 37 women) participating in three different races of 14, 35, and 52 km were evaluated before (PRE) and after (POST) the races. Classic bioelectrical impedance vector analysis was applied at the whole-body level (WB-BIVA). Additionally, muscle-localized bioelectrical assessments (ML-BIVA) were performed in a subgroup of 11 men (in the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves). PRE-POST differences and correlations between bioelectrical values and CK, running time and race distance were tested. Results Changes in whole-body vectors and phase angles disclosed an inclination towards dehydration among men in the 14, 35, and 52 km groups (p < 0.001), as well as among women in the 35 and 52 km groups (p < 0.001). PRE Z/H was negatively correlated with running time in the 35 km men group and 14 km women group (r = −0.377, p = 0.048; r = −0.751, p = 0.001; respectively). POST Z/H was negatively correlated with running time in the 14 km women group (r = −0.593, p = 0.02). CK was positively correlated with distance in men and women (p < 0.001) and negatively correlated with reactance and vector length in the 14 km men group (p < 0.05). ML-BIVA echoed the same tendency as the WB-BIVA in the 35 and 52 km runners, with the most notable changes occurring in the calves (p < 0.001). Conclusions WB-BIVA and CK measurements underscored a conspicuous trend towards post-race dehydration and muscle damage, displaying a weak association with performance. Notably, ML-BIVA detected substantial alterations primarily in the calves. The study underscores the utility of BIVA as a technique to assess athlete’s body composition changes.https://peerj.com/articles/16563.pdfBody cell massHydrationPhase angleBIVASportRunning
spellingShingle Álex Cebrián-Ponce
Elisabetta Marini
Silvia Stagi
Jorge Castizo-Olier
Marta Carrasco-Marginet
Manuel Vicente Garnacho-Castaño
Zeasseska Noriega
Javier Espasa-Labrador
Alfredo Irurtia
Body fluids and muscle changes in trail runners of various distances
PeerJ
Body cell mass
Hydration
Phase angle
BIVA
Sport
Running
title Body fluids and muscle changes in trail runners of various distances
title_full Body fluids and muscle changes in trail runners of various distances
title_fullStr Body fluids and muscle changes in trail runners of various distances
title_full_unstemmed Body fluids and muscle changes in trail runners of various distances
title_short Body fluids and muscle changes in trail runners of various distances
title_sort body fluids and muscle changes in trail runners of various distances
topic Body cell mass
Hydration
Phase angle
BIVA
Sport
Running
url https://peerj.com/articles/16563.pdf
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