Effect of the loads selective periodization on physical performance and hematological parameters in handball players

Abstract

Introduction: The pre-season should be planned by technicians and physical trainers to achieve maximum physical performance and to decrease the negative effects of the training process in the handball players. Objective: This study evaluated the effect of the loads selective periodization on physical performance and hematological parameters during the pre-season in handball players. Methods: Sixteen Under-16 male handball players from the Caçador team (Brazil) participated in the study. The periodization of pre-season was composed of 3 mesocycles of training. Variables of physical performance, erythrogram and leukogram in the beginning of the pre-season and in the final pre-season were evaluated. Results: Using selective loads periodization, the body composition improved in the final pre-season compared to the beginning of the pre-season (p0.05). Conclusion: Selective loads periodization is effective to improve physical performance during pre-season in Under-16 male handball players.