Dr.Hab., Professor A.V. Zyukin¹
PhD, Associate Professor O.E. Ponimasov¹
Dr.Hab., Professor A.E. Bolotin²
PhD, Associate Professor L.N. Shelkova^1
1Herzen Russian State Pedagogical University, St. Petersburg
²Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg

Objective of the study was to develop a methodology of real-time monitoring of training load tolerance of master swimmers taking into account the dynamics of blood microcirculation.
Methods and structure of the study. The study involved the 42-50 year-old swimmers (n=8) performing in the Masters class of competitive swimming and specializing in long-distance freestyle swimming. Peripheral blood circulation rates were studied by means of the Laser Doppler Flowmetry using the flowmeter BLF-21 "Perimed". The current functional state of the swimmers was estimated based on individual blood circulation rates.
Results and conclusions. Having compared the dynamics of the athletes' functional and physical fitness rates in the training process we detected an increase in their fitness level due to the adjusted load parameters based on the blood microcirculation rates.
The Experimental Group master swimmers were found to have a steady improvement in the functional test rates against the background of the positive dynamics in the blood microcirculation rates.
The Control Group subjects were found to have a decreased training level and a state of stable fatigue, which could not further increase the sports results.
Appropriate adjustments to the master swimmers training process, driven by the data on the real-time and ongoing monitoring of the functional state and response of the blood microcirculation system to training loads, proved the effectiveness of pre-season training of the swimmers, mainly in the basic competitive exercise.
The degree and nature of dynamic changes in the blood microcirculation system indicate the level of load tolerance in swimmers and make it possible to further plan the training process with regard to the athletes’ individual status.
The real-time and ongoing monitoring of the master swimmers’ training state based on the blood microcirculation test rates followed by prompt adjustments of training loads reduces the risk of pathological conditions in the athletes and results in a steady improvement of sports results.

Keywords: blood microcirculation rates, master swimmers, Laser Doppler Flowmetry.

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