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A soldier''s level of physical fitness has a direct impact on his combat readiness. The many battles in which American troops have fought underscore the important role physical fitness plays on the battlefield. The renewed nationwide interest in fitness has been accompanied by many research studies on the effects of regular participation in sound physical fitness programs. The overwhelming conclusion is that such programs enhance a person''s quality of life, improve productivity, and bring about positive physical and mental changes. Not only are physically fit soldiers essential to the Army, they are also more likely to lead enjoyable, productive lives.This manual is primarily concerned with issues relating directly to the development and maintenance of the five components of physical fitness:ØCardiorespiratory (CR) endurance--the efficiency with which the body delivers oxygen and nutrients needed for muscular activity and transports waste products from the cells.ØMuscular strength--th

The Official U.S. Army Fitness Training Handbook

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      Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
      Publication Date: 1/9/2021 12:12:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781493065493, 978-1493065493
      ISBN10: 1493065491
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      Book Synopsis
      A soldier''s level of physical fitness has a direct impact on his combat readiness. The many battles in which American troops have fought underscore the important role physical fitness plays on the battlefield. The renewed nationwide interest in fitness has been accompanied by many research studies on the effects of regular participation in sound physical fitness programs. The overwhelming conclusion is that such programs enhance a person''s quality of life, improve productivity, and bring about positive physical and mental changes. Not only are physically fit soldiers essential to the Army, they are also more likely to lead enjoyable, productive lives.This manual is primarily concerned with issues relating directly to the development and maintenance of the five components of physical fitness:ØCardiorespiratory (CR) endurance--the efficiency with which the body delivers oxygen and nutrients needed for muscular activity and transports waste products from the cells.ØMuscular strength--th

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