Morpho-structural changes in conscript soldiers after four weeks of basic physical training
Introduction: The objective of physical training in military training is to develop physical and psychological preparation in adverse environmental conditions. Objective: Determine the changes in body composition and somatotype product of basic physical training in military training for four weeks i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Editorial Ciencias Médicas - ECIMED
2021-03-01
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| Series: | Revista Cubana de Medicina Militar |
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| Online Access: | http://www.revmedmilitar.sld.cu/index.php/mil/article/view/1070 |
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| Summary: | Introduction: The objective of physical training in military training is to develop physical and psychological preparation in adverse environmental conditions.
Objective: Determine the changes in body composition and somatotype product of basic physical training in military training for four weeks in conscript soldiers.
Methods: 28 men were evaluated (age: 18.9 ± 0.9 years; height: 1.75 ± 0.1 m; weight: 67 ± 8.7 kg; BMI: 22.5 ± 2.4 and ∑6 folds 70.88 ± 26.57) who entered the period of military training in the Chilean Air Force, Quintero headquarters. Informed consent was given before the study; the indications established in the Declaration of Helsinki were followed.The participants were incorporated into a physical training plan for 4 weeks. The program was carried out in the facilities of a military center.
Results: After physical training there was a significant decrease in adipose mass (p<0.01) and an increase in muscle mass (p<0.01). There were no significant differences in the somatotype components (Pre: 3.29-4.78-2.59 vs. Post: 2.73-4.72-2.73; p = 0.24).
Conclusion: It is concluded that physical training in the military, during a short period of four weeks, causes rapid and significant changes in the body composition of the subjects that are not observed with such clarity through the somatotype. |
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| ISSN: | 1561-3046 1561-3046 |