Effect eight weeks strength, endurance and concurrent training on blood serum cortisol / testosterone ratio and muscular fitness in soldiers wrestler

Abstract

Background: Many studies showed trainings with high intensity and enough volume leads to the enhancement of muscle mass and testosterone concentration. Other studies reported no increase in catabolic state in concurrent and endurance training, and no change or reduction in testosterone amount in endurance group. The aim of this study was assessment of concurrent training effect on testosterone/cortisol ratio and muscular fitness in soldiers’ wrestler.