Effects of two Different 5 Weeks Training Programs on the Physical Fitness of Military Recruits

• Published in: Collegium antropologicum Vol. 38; no. Supplement 2; p. 157
• Main Authors: Sporiš, Goran, Harasin, Dražen, Baić, Mario, Krističević, Tomislav, Krakan, Ivan, Milanović, Zoran, Čular, Dražen, Bagarić-Krakan, Lucija
• Format: Paper
• Language: English
• Published: Hrvatsko antropološko društvo 29-12-2014
• Subjects: endurance; impact; military; strength training
• ISSN: 0350-6134; 1848-9486

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of programmed continuous endurance and relative strength
training (CERS) with the basic military physical readiness training (BMPR) on the physical readiness. Croatian military
recruits (21.3±1.9 years) were divided in the CERS (N=48) and BMPR (N=76) groups. Training sessions were conducted
three times a week for a total of 5 weeks. The t-test determined positive training effects for both training programs.
Significant positive changes in BMPR group were measured in almost all measured variables. In CERS group, besides
the 20 m dash run, statistically significant positive changes were not determined in standing horizontal jump, pull-ups
and sit and reach test. The positive training effects in both training groups were achieved because of the low initial physical
readiness level of the recruits and a short training period in which the statistically significant differences between
programs could not be achieved.