Hematological Profile of Street Runners from Vitória/ES

Abstract

Introduction: The immune system presents close relationship to physical exercise. Meanwhile, few studies have verified the immune profile of amateur runners. Objective: To describe immune markers profile of amateur runners at Vitória/ES in the post-training period. Methods: Thirty-one runners of two distinct groups of run, both of Vitória/ES, were selected. The hematological analysis of immunological parameters was performed from the total count of leukocytes by leukogram. Results: The count of platelets showed statistical differences according to gender, being the higher values found in females compared to continuous training. Furthermore, were found lower values of neutrophils in males in the interval training. No statistical difference was observed between men and women in the other parameters. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that physical exercise influences the immune system of amateur runners from Vitória/ES, promoting elevation of platelet cells and a reduced of neutrophils.