Treinamento físico militar modifica parâmetros antropométricos e funcionais

Brunno Lemes; Stella S. Vieira; José Antônio Silva Jr.; Paulo de Tarso Camillo de Carvalho; Wellington Oliveira Costa; Danilo Sales Bocalini; Andrey Jorge Serra

doi:10.5585/conssaude.v13n1.4744

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.