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M Jetté1, K Sidney, A Kimick

  • 1Department of Kinanthropology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ontario.

Canadian Journal of Sport Sciences = Journal Canadien Des Sciences Du Sport
|September 1, 1989
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Basic military training minimally impacted anthropometric measures but showed variable effects on muscular strength. Female recruits who were unsuccessful in training had higher initial suprailiac skinfold thickness.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Human Physiology
  • Military Medicine

Background:

  • Basic military training is a demanding physical and psychological program.
  • Understanding the impact of this training on recruits' physical condition is crucial for performance and injury prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effects of a 10-week basic training program on anthropometric characteristics and muscular strength in male and female recruits.
  • To assess the predictive value of pre-training measures for training success.

Main Methods:

  • 115 male and 96 female recruits (aged 17-33) underwent strength and anthropometric assessments before and after a 10-week training program.
  • The Isometric Load Measurement (ILM) device was used to assess upper body strength.
  • Training completion rates and differences between successful and unsuccessful recruits were analyzed.

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Main Results:

  • Basic training had minimal effects on anthropometric indices, including body fat percentage.
  • Muscular strength changes were variable, with some measures showing gains and others no change or slight losses.
  • ILM scores moderately correlated with body size and other strength measures.
  • 66% of males and 71% of females completed training.
  • No significant pre-training differences were found between successful and unsuccessful male recruits.
  • Unsuccessful female recruits had significantly higher mean suprailiac skinfold thickness pre-training compared to successful recruits.

Conclusions:

  • Basic training has limited impact on body composition but variable effects on muscular strength.
  • Suprailiac skinfold thickness may be a useful indicator of training success in female recruits.
  • The ILM device shows potential for assessing upper body strength.