Instrumental assessment of physiological reactions of Qazaq kuresi athletes to various training loads

Abstract

Sports training is characterized by the response of the body’s physiological systems to
repetitive stress induced by physical exertion, which leads to gradual changes in their functional characteristics. The adaptive processes underlying the improvement of physical performance
develop in accordance with a predictable dynamic described by a systemic model, provided that the training load can be quantitatively assessed and the model parameters defining the relationship
between training volume and the achieved level of functional performance are known. The application of modern monitoring methods allows for a deeper understanding of how the athlete’s body responds to training loads of various orientations and adapts to them. This article presents the results of a study on the physiological responses of qualified Qazaq kuresi wrestlers based on heart
rate monitoring and the calculation of the integral training load index using the TRIMP method, which enabled an objective assessment of the intensity of training sessions of different orientations. The
mean values of the integral indicator of internal training load during technical and tactical training (TTT) were significantly higher than during general and special physical preparation (GPP/SPP) sessions (p<0.05). Energy expenditure values in kilocalories were also higher in TTT sessions compared to GPP/SPP sessions (p<0.001). The mean heart rate values of Qazaq kuresi athletes during TTT and GPP/SPP training sessions were 117.3 ± 11.9 and 126.6 ± 14.8 bpm, respectively. Despite a slight increase in the latter case, statistical analysis (t = –1.63; p = 0.1272) showed no  significant differences.