Potential direct and indirect ergogenic effects of glucocorticoids

Project Title: Potential direct and indirect ergogenic effects of glucocorticoids

Researchers: K. Collomp, A. Arlettaz, A. Pelle, H. Portier, N. Rieth (Laboratoire ATOSEP, Université d’Orléans, France), P. Fontayne, P. Laure, C. Le Scanff (CRESS, UFR STAPS, Université Paris XI, France), A-M. Lecoq (CHR Orléans, Hôpital la Madeleine, France)

Year accepted: 2005

Summary: We propose to contribute to a wider knowledge of glucocorticoid action mechanisms during exercise thanks to a multi-centre project with, in particular, an investigation of the impact of acute/chronic glucocorticoid administration on:

1) energy cost and substrate utilization during submaximal exercise;

2) eating behaviour;

3) psychological aspects and mood change;

4) erythropoiesis;

5) performance during submaximal exercise with regard to the fatigue status of the subjects.