The Effect of Judo Training According to the Tabata Protocol on Selected Hematological and Biochemical Values in Elite Female Judoka
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Judo, Tabata , Hemoglobin, HematocritAbstract
Study aim(s): This study aimed to investigate the effects of a judo training program based on the Tabata protocol on hematological and biochemical parameters (hemoglobin (HGB), hematocrit (HCT), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL)) in female judoka.
Methods: The research involved 16 elite female judokas with an average age of 18.20±1.30 years. The participants underwent a training program adapted to the Tabata protocol five days a week for six weeks. Blood measurements were taken at both the beginning and the end of the training program. Data analyses were conducted using the SPSS 22.0 software. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test was employed to assess differences between pre-test and post-test measurements, and the results were evaluated at a significance level of p<0.05.
Results: Notable differences were observed in body weight and body mass index when analyzing physical parameters (p<0.05). Significant changes were detected in hemoglobin, hematocrit, and LDL levels, while no significant difference was found in HDL levels (p<0.05).
Conclusions: The athletes’ age and training levels were appropriate for the judo training program based on the Tabata protocol. Significant changes were noted in hemoglobin, hematocrit, and LDL levels following the effective application of the protocol, while HDL levels remained stable within the normal range (p<0.05).
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