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Donovan L Fogt1, Paige J Cooper, Christine N Freeman

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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Autonomic Nervous System Function
  • Military Health

Background:

  • Chronic fatigue and physical exhaustion (FPE) significantly impair military combat readiness.
  • Identifying FPE is challenging, necessitating reliable and accessible assessment methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between resting heart rate variability (HRV) and hydration status and aerobic capacity in military recruits.
  • To assess the potential of HRV metrics for identifying FPE and evaluating combat readiness.

Main Methods:

  • Cardiac interbeat intervals were recorded during rest to calculate HRV metrics (e.g., RRIavg, RRISD, pNN50).
  • Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max), total body water (TBW), and urine specific gravity (USG) were assessed.
  • Correlations between HRV metrics, VO2 max, TBW, and USG were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Resting R-R interval (RRI) correlated positively with VO2 max and TBW, and inversely with USG.
  • R-R interval standard deviation (RRISD) correlated with VO2 max.
  • pNN50 showed an inverse correlation with USG.
  • Frequency-domain HRV metrics did not correlate with VO2 max, TBW, or USG.

Conclusions:

  • Fitness level and hydration status influence cardiac autonomic tone, as reflected in HRV.
  • Field-based assessment of HRV metrics shows promise for identifying FPE and other aspects of combat readiness.