Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of ginger root powder on inflammatory and anti-inflammatory responses induced by resistance training Delrome style in male volleyball players.

Materials and Methods: 20 male volleyball players were randomly assigned to experimental (n=10) and placebo (n=10) groups. The first set of light to heavy training programs was performed at 50% of 1RM, the second set at 75%, and finally at 100% of 1RM. Ginger supplement capsules were consumed three times a day for a week (total dose of 3 g). Blood samples were collected from the subjects after 12 hours of fasting at the baseline and after each set of exercise. Data were analyzed by dependent t-test and ANOVA repeated measures. P<0.05 was considered significant.

Results: The results showed that the levels of cortisol increased at rest and immediately after exercise in the experimental group compared to the cortisol levels in the placebo group. However, it reduced 24 hours after training, but this reduction was not significant. IL-10 levels reduced significantly immediately after exercise in the experimental group (P=0.01). Also, the levels of TNF-α before and after supplementation reduced significantly in the experimental group (P=0.018).

Conclusion: Although Delrome style training increases inflammation, use of ginger before training can lead to more beneficial effect on exercise induced Inflammation.

Keywords: Resistance training with Delrome style, Ginger turmeric powder, Cortisol, IL-10, TNF-α.

Received: Jan 22, 2016      Accepted: Apr 26, 2016