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Research article
 

LACTATE PROFILE DURING GRECO-ROMAN WRESTLING MATCH

Hrvoje Karnincic1, Zoran Tocilj1, Ognjen Uljevic1 and Marko Erceg1,2

1Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia, 2Center for sport medicine DIOMED, Split, Croatia

Received   23 February 2009
Accepted   31 July 2009
Published   01 November 2009

© Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (2009) 8(CSSI-3), 17 - 19

ABSTRACT  
The objective of this study was to determine and compare lactate profile of two groups of Greco-Roman wrestlers with different competences and training experience. Study was conducted on 10 wrestles that were members of Croatian national team and 10 wrestlers that were members of Wrestling club Split. Lactate samples were collected at four intervals during control fights that were held according to international wrestling rules of World wrestling federation FILA. Values of lactate increased as competition progressed, and they were highest at the end of the match for both groups of wrestlers. According to this study there were no significant differences in lactate between two groups at the end of the match, while significant differences were noted during the match. The information about lactate profile presented in this study can be used by coaches and wrestlers to develop condition programs.

Key words: Anaerobic, aerobic, energy system, combat sport.

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