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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Military Health
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Physical activity volume correlates with lower extremity overuse injuries.
  • Evaluating activity in specialized military units is challenging, hindering injury prevention programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Quantify ambulatory physical activity in Naval Commando Unit trainees during initial training.
  • Develop precise physical performance guidelines for military units and the Israel Defense Forces.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-four accelerometers were used to monitor trainees' physical activity 24/7.
  • Data were collected bi-weekly for device checks, recharging, and transfer over a 9-week period.

Main Results:

  • Trainees averaged 15.5 km/day and 95.5 km/week, significantly exceeding the planned 440 km/week.
  • Total measured distances were nearly double the planned amount (911.15 km and 808.38 km).

Conclusions:

  • Trainees substantially exceeded planned safe physical activity distances.
  • Significant variability in activity levels was noted among trainees within the same team.