Table 1 Effect of the first training programme (short intensive training or S-TE, lasting 23 days) and the second training programme (intensive training, lasting 55 days) on body weight increase. Data are expressed as mean ± SEM (n = 5–8). Statistical difference: *p < 0.05 versus the corresponding SED group (Student’s t-test).

From: Alterations in the innate immune system due to exhausting exercise in intensively trained rats

Training programme

Group

Body weight increase (%)

Days 0–23

Days 0–55

Short intensive training

Male sedentary

191.71 ± 5.56

Male runner

149.60 ± 9.01*

Female sedentary

143.65 ± 3.19

Female runner

139.06 ± 5.93

Intensive training

Female sedentary

144.04 ± 10.80

231.49 ± 17.13

Female runner

131.78 ± 5.96

226.80 ± 9.79