Military physical training modifies anthropometric and functional parameters

Authors

  • Brunno Lemes Universidade Federal de São Paulo
  • Stella S. Vieira Universidade Federal de São Paulo
  • José Antônio Silva Jr. Universidade Nove de Julho
  • Paulo de Tarso Camillo de Carvalho Universidade Nove de Julho
  • Wellington Oliveira Costa Universidade Nove de Julho
  • Danilo Sales Bocalini Universidade Nove de Julho
  • Andrey Jorge Serra Universidade Nove de Julho

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v13n1.4744

Keywords:

Body composition, Military personnel, Physical fitness, Training.

Abstract

Introduction: Military exercise training (MET) is used around the world. However, there are conflicting findings for the effects of MET on body biometrics and functional fitness. Thus, studies are needed to validate the MET. Objectives: To analyze the effects of 21 MET weeks adopted by the Military Police of São Paulo in body composition, muscular endurance, running anaerobic and aerobic performance. Methods: MET was carried out in 88 men (2 times a week; 120 min/day) for 21 weeks. Functional and anthropometric assessments were performed before and after training period. Results: There was a significant reduction in body mass and triceps skinfold after MET. There was an increase of 34%, 16% and 13% in performance on fixed bar test, abdominal flexion and VO2max, respectively. The MET also induced a 20% reduction in resting heart rate. Conclusion: MET was effective to improve body composition, muscular endurance and aerobic fitness.

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Published

2014-03-28

How to Cite

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Lemes B, Vieira SS, Silva Jr. JA, Carvalho P de TC de, Costa WO, Bocalini DS, et al. Military physical training modifies anthropometric and functional parameters. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2014 Mar. 28 [cited 2024 Jul. 2];13(1):31-8. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/4744

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Basic Sciences