title: Hematological responses to training in elite swimmers.
abstract: Hemoglobin (HB) and hematocrit (Hct) measurements were obtained in two studies of elite swimmers. A case-study analysis indicated that Hb values decrease during hard training and increase again during the reduced workload of tapering. Sub-normal Hb values occurred during hard training in most athletes. Hematological responses were idiosyncratic and required individual monitoring and assessment during training. Hb was found to be a more sensitive measure of training than Hct. Data of this investigation suggested that the coaching of a composite national team in a training of a familiar club membership.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006400:Hematocrit; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D013178:Sports Medicine; D013550:Swimming
chemical_list: D006454:Hemoglobins