The importance of the biochemical examination in the endurance athlete

As we have already seen in previous posts, the AlimeTraining is a key factor in sports performance, especially in endurance athletes and the following moments:

• During the preparation of the competition, to achieve an optimal body composition.
• Throughout the test, to maintain peak performance during the competition.
• At the end of the competitive appointment, looking for an optimal recovery of the athlete.

However as important as the nutrition of the endurance athlete is the performance of frequent biochemical tests. It is known throughout the world that a blood test should be performed on any person once a year, but the importance of this type of analysis in endurance athletes intensifies, in such a way that it is recommended to do them every 3 months approximately.
The data obtained will be of great importance for the coach when periodizing the season with Workout and competitions as well as for the dietitian-nutritionist when designing the patient's personalized nutritional strategy. That is to say, biochemical data allow us:

1. Do not compromise the athlete's health, as well as correcting possible values ​​outside of normality.
2. Periodize the season by the coach at the level of training and competitions, avoiding anemia and phenomena such as overtraining and chronic fatigue.
3. Design a personalized diet plan to the objectives of the athlete that provides the energy and nutrients necessary to obtain maximum performance and good health.

When to perform endurance athlete analytics?

Well, there are some key moments throughout the season that provide relevant information about the endurance athlete, such as:

• At the beginning of the season, in order to assess the general health of the athlete as well as to have an initial reference after the vacation period.
• At the end of each training period with the aim of analyzing adaptations.
• At higher aerobic volume mesocycle (training block) to monitor the appearance of possible anemia.
• At the start of the competition phase, which must be reached in the desired state and well recovered.
• After achieving a good mark, to have future reference levels.
• With the appearance of illogical symptoms, such as muscle fatigue and weakness, dizziness, decreased weight and / or performance, etc.

Once the moments of the season are known in which it is important to carry out an analysis, it is necessary to know:

1. What parameters offer us the necessary information?
2. What should be the optimal results?

Pay attention to the following table:

In conclusion, the endurance athlete population of the importance of conducting medical tests such as biochemical tests and stress tests, since with sport an effort is required from the body that entails great stress at the metabolic level and whose consequences without poor planning can be serious.
Remember, physical activity is good for your health, competitive sport is not, so it is very important to carry a correct medical control and entrust training and nutrition to the relevant professionals, the Graduate/Licentiate in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences and the Graduate/Diploma in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, respectively.

Ismael Martinez Garcia
Dietitian
Collegiate Number CV00678
Master in Nutrition as a pillar in performance in endurance and ultra-endurance sports.
www.dietisticavalencia.com
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