Physical Fitness to Enhance Aircrew G Tolerance

Abstract

A physical fitness program of resistance training, such as weight lifting, directed toward increasing strength and anaerobic capacity will increase G-duration tolerance. This tolerance increase is particularly useful for USAF/USN pilots flying high-performance fighters during aerial combat maneuvers. A weight-training program including exercise equipment to be used by aviators to increase (and maintain this increase) their strength and anaerobic capacity is described. Aerobics conditioning with precautions and limitations for G tolerance is discussed. Figures show recommended weight-training exercises. Keywords: Acceleration tolerance; Stress physiology; Exercise physiology; G tolerance, G-tolerance enhancement, G-induced loss of consciousness, Physical conditioning, Physical fitness, Weight training, Weight lifting, Anaerobics, Aerobics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA204689

Entities

People

  • Ronald P. Crisman
  • Russell R. Burton

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Air Force
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Centrifuges
  • Consciousness
  • Heart Rate
  • Maneuvers
  • Medical Personnel
  • Naval Air Stations
  • Navy
  • Skeletal Muscle
  • Training
  • Warfare
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Exercise and Sports Science.