Authors
Gary Liguori, University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Kassie Krebsbach, North Dakota State University
John Schuna Jr., Pennington Biomedical Research Center
International Journal of Exercise Science 5(4) : 354-359, 2012.
DOI: 10.70252/GBAB3519
Abstract
During the academic year, Army ROTC cadets are required to participate in mandatory physical training; however, during summer months training is not required. The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a change in cadet VO2max after the summer when training is not mandatory. Participants completed a graded exercise treadmill test to determine their VO2max in late spring of 2010 and again in early fall of 2010. Results indicated that over a three-month break from mandatory physical training, a significant decrease in VO2max was seen for both genders in ROTC cadets.
Recommended Citation
Liguori, Gary; Krebsbach, Kassie; and Schuna, John Jr. (2012) “Decreases in Maximal Oxygen Uptake Among Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Cadets Following Three Months Without Mandatory Physical Training,” International Journal of Exercise Science: Vol. 5 : Iss. 4, Pages 354 – 359.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70252/GBAB3519