A TARGETED LOAD-CARRIAGE TRAINING PROGRAM ELICITS POSITIVE ADAPTATIONS AFTER 10-WEEKS

Authors

Jodie A. Wills, Macquarie University, SydneyFollow
David J. Saxby, Griffith University, Gold CoastFollow
Daniel J. Glassbrook, Macquarie University, SydneyFollow
Tim L.A Doyle, Macquarie University, SydneyFollow

Category

Stronger

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify and characterise physical performance responses to a targeted 10-week load-carriage physical training intervention in males. Performance measures of maximal strength, heart rate, rating of perceived exertion, and basic fitness from nine male civilians before and after the 10-week training intervention are presented. There were significant increases in maximal force (~200 N) and aerobic performance (Level. Shuttle 8.9 vs 9,4 variables). Small-to-large effect sizes were shown for basic fitness and perceptual responses. The 10-week load-carriage physical training intervention elicited physical performance improvements and may facilitate load-carriage task performance.

Recommended Citation

Wills, Jodie A.; Saxby, David J.; Glassbrook, Daniel J.; and Doyle, Tim L.A (2018) "A TARGETED LOAD-CARRIAGE TRAINING PROGRAM ELICITS POSITIVE ADAPTATIONS AFTER 10-WEEKS," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 36: Iss. 1, Article 46.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol36/iss1/46