The Effect of Gender and Menstrual Phase on Serum Creatine Kinase Activity and Muscle Soreness Following Downhill Running

The Effect of Gender and Menstrual Phase on Serum Creatine Kinase Activity and Muscle Soreness Following Downhill Running

Serum creatine kinase (CK) activity reflects muscle membrane disruption. Oestrogen has antioxidant and membrane stabilising properties, yet no study has compared the CK and muscle soreness (DOMS) response to unaccustomed exercise between genders when all menstrual phases are represented in women. Fi...

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Main Authors: Tanja Oosthuyse, Andrew N. Bosch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-02-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
oestrogen
progesterone
eccentric exercise
membrane stability
creatine kinase
delayed onset muscle soreness
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/6/1/16

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