Effect of two methods of training, small sided game [SSG] and resistanceplyometric, on plasma level of Interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha in youth soccer players

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of two concurrent resistance-plyometric and small sided game methods on pro-inflammatory in youth soccer players. 30 youth soccer players with a range of 14 to 17 years of age were divided randomly in three groups, SSG [n=8], resistance-plyometric [n=11] and control [n=11]. Height, weight, BMI and VO2max of the subjects were measured. The next day, blood samples from the anterior brachial vein of subjects were taken. The experimental groups participated in their exercise program [8 week, 2 sessions per week plus three current sessions]. All variables were measured again after 8 weeks. In order to compare data within groups' Dependent t-test was used and for comparison between groups Independent t-test was used by SPSS 17. The findings showed that after 8 weeks of SSG training plasma level of IL-6 and TNF-alpha increased significantly. The results in other groups did not show significant change [P>/=0.05]. SSG training can induce a catabolic environment in youth soccer players' body