The Effects of Continuous One-Arm Kettlebell Swing Training on Physiological Parameters in United States Air Force Personnel: A Pilot Study
Abstract
The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effects of one-arm kettlebell (KB) swing training on various U.S. Air Force (USAF) physical fitness testing components. Thirty trained male (n=15) and female (n=15) USAF subjects volunteered and were sequentially assigned to one of three groups based on 1.5-mile run time: (1) KB one-arm swing training, (2) KB one-arm swing training plus high intensity running (KB + run), and (3) traditional USAF physical training (PT) according to Air Force Instruction 36-2905. The following measurements were made before and after 10 weeks of training: 1.5-mile run, 1-minute maximal push-ups, 1-minute maximal sit-ups, maximal grip strength, pro agility, vertical jump, 40-yard dash, body weight, and percent body fat. Subjects attended three supervised exercise sessions per week for 10 weeks. During each exercise session, all groups performed a 10-minute dynamic warmup followed by either (1) 10 minutes of continuous KB swings, (2) 10 minutes of continuous KB swings plus 10 minutes of high-intensity running, or (3) 20 minutes of moderate-intensity running plus push-ups and sit-ups.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1022588
Entities
People
- Darryn Bryant
- Jason Ordway
- Lydia Caldwell
- Molly Wade
- Reginald O'hara