The Effects of an Augmented and the Standard Recruit Physical Training Program on Fitness Parameters.

Abstract

Results of the present study indicate that the present physical conditioning program for Navy recruits is not well-suited to meet training objectives of developing total body fitness. Simply increasing the intensity of the current running/calisthenic format improves stamina but not upper torso muscular strength. It is advised that to provide a more all-around fitness enhancement program for recruits, current training methods need to be restructured. It is suggested that to better align recruit physical capabilities with shipboard work requirements, calisthenic conditioning be replaced with a more effective mode of training upper torso muscular strength. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA136315

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  • E. J. Marcinik
  • James A. Hodgdon
  • R. R. Vickers Jr.

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  • Naval Health Research Center

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  • Biomedical

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  • Physical Fitness
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