THE CORTICOTROPIN AND ENDORPHINS RESPONSES PRE AND POST COMPETITION

Abstract

Many investigations have reported an important increase in ACTH and END plasma concentration in response to predominantly aerobic exercises. Although several studies have attempted to determine the response of these hormones in competitive situations. Considering all above mentioned, the aims of this study were to determine the corticotrophin (ACTH) and endorphin (END) responses to a single bout of competitive swimming exercise, and to examine the relationship between them. Conclusion of this study: single bout of competitive swimming induces a psychological and physiological stress which stimulates practically the same pattern of response for ACTH and END.