BLOOD LACTIC ACID CONCENTRATION CHANGES IN WOMEN HANDBALL PLAYERS DURING A HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING SESSION

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the blood biochemical changes that occur during high intensity handball training in elite handball players’ women (age 22±2.23 years). The training protocol was the same for all players. Blood samples were drawn 3-5 minutes before and 2 minutes after finishing the training session in order to determine lactic acid values (LA). After training the studied parameter increased significantly (p<0.001) in all teams. These results demonstrate that handball training is a highly aerobic with a considerable anaerobic component requiring high lactate tolerance. Training sessions should reflect these demands placed on players during competitive match-play.