Table 2.
Leukocyte counts at pre- and 4, 48, and 96 h postexercise.
| E-FP | M-LP | |
|---|---|---|
| Leukocytes (/µL) | ||
| Pre | 4550.0 (4050.0–5375.0) | 5600.0 (4525.0–6775.0) |
| 4 h | 5950.0 (5075.0–6350.0) | 6250.0 (4975.0–7175.0) |
| 48 h | 4750.0 (4185.0–5350.0) | 5200.0 (4525.0–6000.0) |
| 96 h | 4800.0 (4300.0–5725.0) | 5600.0 (5000.0–6000.0) |
| Neutrophils (/µL) | ||
| Pre | 2577.8 (1867.7–3366.6) | 3135.8 (2710.4–4185.4) |
| 4 h | 3605.3 (2362.7–4276.4) | 3766.2 (2772.8–4726.8) |
| 48 h | 2816.9 (1758.6–3338.8) | 3259.8 (2590.2–3933.0) |
| 96 h | 2823.4 (1980.4–3543.3) | 3625.2 (2824.2–4068.8) |
| Lymphocytes (/µL) | ||
| Pre | 1340.7 (1215.0–1757.7) | 1729.8 (1357.9–2001.6) |
| 4 h | 1770.8 (1512.4–2148.0) | 1964.1 (1798.9–2498.0) |
| 48 h | 1396.9 (1247.9–1616.6) | 1593.0 (1284.3–1890.8) |
| 96 h | 1479.6 (1298.3–1629.8) | 1529.3 (1349.5–1827.6) |
| Monocytes (/µL) | ||
| Pre | 259.4 (200.8–270.0) | 296.1 (245.2–363.8) |
| 4 h | 258.3 (215.0–292.2) | 274.2 (221.2–319.2) |
| 48 h | 231.4 (201.3–265.0) | 267.8 (236.6–373.5) |
| 96 h | 224.7 (194.6–254.4) | 300.5 (253.9–328.6) |
| Other leukocytes (/µL) | ||
| Pre | 149.8 (95.2–214.8) | 197.5 (136.9–364.4) |
| 4 h | 116.7 (93.0–185.6) | 131.0 (108.1–280.7) |
| 48 h | 111.2 (92.1–233.3) | 162.4 (101.4–285.0) |
| 96 h | 110.7 (100.9–194.1) | 155.1 (102.9–301.6) |
Data are expressed as median (interquartile range); E-FP, early follicular phase group; M-LP, mid-luteal phase group; Pre, pre-exercise. A main effect over time was observed for leukocytes, neutrophils, lymphocytes, and other leukocytes.