Effect of heavy load carriage on cardiorespiratory responses with varying gradients and modes of carriage
Abstract Background The present study was undertaken to determine the effect of different uphill and downhill gradients on cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses of soldiers while carrying heavy military loads in two different modes. Methods Eight physically fit male soldiers with a mean age 32.0...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-07-01
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Series: | Military Medical Research |
Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40779-018-0171-8 |