MECHANISMS OF ADAPTATION ACTIVITY AFTER COMPETITIVE LOAD IN AEROBIC GYMNASTICS: PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ASPECTS

ABSTRACT Rapid physiological recovery after intense exercise is a hallmark of elite athletic performance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the recovery dynamics of multiple physiological, biochemical, and neuroregulatory parameters in elite athletes in sport aerobics. Twelve athletes of the Ukrainian national team were tested before, immediately after, 5 minutes, and 30 minutes of recovery after a high-intensity exercise cycle. Measurements included cardiovascular function, external respiration, oxygen capacity, blood lactate and glucose, microcirculation, venous return, and heart rate variability. Results demonstrated significant acute changes in all systems, with most parameters recovering near baseline within 30 minutes. The results support the use of integrative monitoring to optimize training and recovery in female athletes after an intense cycle of sport aerobics. KEYWORDS: Recovery, physiological response, heart rate variability, lactate, microcirculation