Efficacy of Army Combat Fitness Test 12-Week Exercise Program Among Females.

Area of Science:

• Exercise Physiology
• Military Fitness
• Virtual Training Efficacy

Background:

• Limited research exists on virtual Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) training for women.
• This study addresses the need to evaluate virtual ACFT programs for female populations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the effectiveness of a 12-week virtual ACFT exercise program for female participants.
• To determine if virtual training enhances physical fitness and ACFT performance in women.

Main Methods:

• Nine female participants completed a 12-week virtual ACFT program involving suspension training.
• Baseline and post-intervention ACFT scores, body mass, and body composition were measured.
• Paired sample t-tests and Cohen's d were used for statistical analysis.

Main Results:

• Overall ACFT scores significantly increased by approximately 7% post-intervention (P=.03).
• Individual ACFT event scores showed upward trends, though not statistically significant.
• Weekly adherence declined by 3.9% over the 12 weeks.

Conclusions:

• A 12-week virtual suspension training program significantly enhances overall ACFT scores in female participants.
• Virtual ACFT training is a potentially valuable tool for improving military readiness and physical performance among women.