The Effectiveness of Specific Weight Training Regimens on Simulated Aerial Combat Maneuvering G Tolerance
Abstract
The conformational response of seven young men to a 12-week program of whole body weight training was assessed by measuring body circumferences, body mass and the percentage of body fat. Conformation and magnitude of the weights used in training are compared and correlated with each subject's Simulated Aerial Combat Maneuvering (SACM) tolerance. SACM tolerance was defined as the total time that a subject could withstand continuous exposure to a 4.5 and 7.0 +GZ centrifuge profile as determined by his voluntary endpoint of fatigue. Chest and biceps circumferences increased. Abdomen and thigh circumferences did not change. Body fat decreased and body mass increased. Abdominal strength and biceps strengths were highly correlated with SACM tolerance times (P < 0.01). Leg and chest strength made minor contributions to SACM tolerance time. Also the exponential relationship between muscle strength and SACM tolerance time gave higher correlation coefficients than did the rectilinear relationship. Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that SACM tolerance is a function of total body muscle strength. Keywords: Physical conditioning; G tolerance; G training; Body conformation; Muscle strength Changes; Muscle Mass Changes. (Reprints).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA157349
Entities
People
- E. M. Bernauer
- R. R. Burton
- W. L. Epperson