Guidelines for Aerobic Fitness Training in the U.S. Army

Abstract

Basic guidelines for the initiation of an aerobic training program are presented. The physiological principles involved in aerobic training regarding the heart, lung and work capacity are discussed. Before beginning a training program individuals over 35 years of age are advised to undergo medical screening for coronary risk factor assessment. The training program is designed so that individuals progress gradually in order to avoid unnecessary strain and injury. The goal of training is to build up to a regimen of running for 20-25 minutes at least three times per week as a minimum. By achieving this minimum all individuals should be able to meet the minimum fitness requirements for most MOSs in the Army. Injury prevention and alternatives to running programs are also discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 06, 1979
Accession Number
ADA081431

Entities

People

  • Dennis M. Kowal
  • James A. Vogel
  • William L. Daniels

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Chemistry
  • Genetics
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Rate
  • Injury Prevention
  • Leg Injuries
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Musculoskeletal Physiology
  • New York
  • Physical Fitness
  • Physicians
  • Risk Factors
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Education

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