Comparison the effect of one session plyometric and strength training on serum Creatine Kinase, and C-reactive protein in elite male Taekwondo athletes

The aim of this study was compare effect of one session plyometric and strength exercise on serum Creatine Kinase and C-reactive protein in male Taekwondo athletes. The study design was two-group semi-experimental study with repeated measures. Twenty male Taekwondo athletes were randomly allocated in two homogeneous groups: S and P groups. In addition to basal measurements، serum CK and CRP were measured in both groups during the three stages (30 minutes before، immediately، and 24 hours after exercise). Data were analyzed by repeated measure ANOVA and Bonferroni tests using at α≤0. 05. However Serum CK and CRP activities significantly increased in both groups but there was no significant difference between of changes of serum CK and CRP in strength and plyometric exercise groups (P≥0. 05). In conclusion based on present results seem both exercise type cause same physiological and stress and muscle damage. Therefore didn’t see more mascle damage and inflammation in plyometric compare with strength exercise.