Abstract

Aim: Acute intensive physical exercise induce the hematological changes in circulation. However, the effect of football training on hematological and biochemical parameters during the football season is still limited. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of routine football training on physiological parametrs namely: hematological, biochemical and iron levels during the pre and competitive match season.
Materials and Methods: Amateur football players (n=15) participated in this study. The blood samples were collected and physical performance parameters assesses twice during pre and end of the first league between August and December. The players also performed Cooper run test, 30 m sprint tests. In addition, the hematological and biochemical parameters were analyzed by taking blood samples during pre and end of the first league.
Results: Football training resulted in significant decreased erythrocyte (RBC) concentration (p

Key words: Amateur players; damage parameters; football training; football season