Key result
A high training load in judo athletes decreased vagal modulation and strength, while increasing stress markers and lowering recovery perception compared to a moderate training load (p ≤ 0.05).
Why the study?
Does a high training load compared to a moderate training load alter heart rate variability, stress, and recovery in male judo athletes?
RCT (n=14)
Randomized
Does a high training load compared to a moderate training load alter heart rate variability, stress, and recovery in male judo athletes?
p-value: p=≤ 0.05
High training loads in judo athletes lead to autonomic nervous system imbalance with decreased vagal modulation, reduced strength, and higher stress markers compared to moderate training loads.
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High-load judo training warrants monitoring to avert autonomic imbalance and performance loss; extends RCT evidence on load-dependent HRV and recovery effects.
Morales et al. (2013) conducted an RCT in Stress and recovery in judo athletes (n=14). High training load (HTL) program vs. Moderate training load (MTL) program was evaluated on Heart rate variability (HRV), RESTQ-SPORT, and strength measurements (p=≤ 0.05). A high training load in judo athletes decreased vagal modulation and strength, while increasing stress markers and lowering recovery perception compared to a moderate training load (p ≤ 0.05).
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