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Effects of basic training on acute physiological responses to a combat loaded run test
Matti Santtila1, Keijo Häkkinen, William J Kraemer
1Personnel Division of Defence Command, Finnish Defence Forces, P.O. Box 919, 00131 Helsinki, Finland.
Military Medicine
|May 8, 2010
Summary
Adding strength training (ST) or endurance training (ET) to basic training (BT) improved 3K run performance. However, ST may compromise adaptations due to interference effects from demanding basic training.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Military Training
Background:
- Basic training (BT) is physically demanding for military personnel.
- Concurrent strength training (ST) and endurance training (ET) may interfere with adaptations.
- Optimizing training programs is crucial for military performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of 8-week BT with added ST or ET on 3K combat-loaded run performance.
- To assess acute neuromuscular and hormonal responses to a loaded run test post-training.
- To determine potential interference effects between BT, ST, and ET.
Main Methods:
- Three groups: BT with ST, BT with ET, and normal training (NT).
- Training duration: 8 weeks.
- Performance assessed via 3K combat-loaded run test; neuromuscular and hormonal markers analyzed.
Main Results:
- All groups significantly improved 3K run times (ST: 12.4%, ET: 11.6%, NT: 10.2%).
- Maximal isometric leg extensor force decreased acutely post-run in all groups.
- Testosterone increased acutely post-run; cortisol responses were lower in ET and NT compared to ST post-training.
Conclusions:
- Concurrent ST and ET within BT can improve loaded run performance.
- Strength training may experience compromised adaptation potential due to interference from BT demands.
- Endurance training shows potentially less interference than strength training within a BT context.
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