title: Effects of two different 5 weeks training programs on the physical fitness of military recruits.
abstract: 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.
authors: Goran
authors: G
authors: Sporiš
authors: Dražen
authors: D
authors: Harasin
authors: Mario
authors: M
authors: Baić
authors: Tomislav
authors: T
authors: Krističević
authors: Ivan
authors: I
authors: Krakan
authors: Zoran
authors: Z
authors: Milanović
authors: Dražen
authors: D
authors: Cular
authors: Lucija
authors: L
authors: Bagarić-Krakan
mesh_terms: D017523:Croatia; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D010807:Physical Endurance; D010809:Physical Fitness; D015397:Program Evaluation; D055070:Resistance Training / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D055815:Young Adult