Why the study?
Does the type of endurance sport (soccer vs 400-m running) influence left ventricular adaptation in male athletes?
Population
44 male endurance-trained athletes on a regional up to national level, matched for body mass, body surface…
Comparison
Soccer training vs 400-m running (continuous endurance sports)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Suggests sport-specific LV remodeling in male athletes; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective studies before informing training or screening.
Does the type of endurance sport (soccer vs 400-m running) influence left ventricular adaptation in male athletes?
Specific sport-related strain, such as frequent interval exercises in soccer, leads to greater left ventricular adaptation compared to continuous endurance running, independent of overall endurance performance and body dimensions.
Urhausen et al. (1996) studied this question.
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