The effects of one vs. two exhaustive sessions exercise on Cortisol, TNF-α and Adenosine Deaminase enzyme in endurance runners

Abstract

Background: The purpose of the present study was to examine whether a first bout of exhaustive exercise can change inflammo-endocrine responses to second subsequent similar exercise on the same day. Cortisol, TNF-α, and Adenosin Deaminas Enzyme (ADA) were assessed during a progressive endurance protocol.