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THE OFFICIAL US ARMY FITNESS TRAINING HANDBOOK ...

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--the greatest amount
of force a muscle or muscle group can exert in a single effort.ØMuscular endurance--the ability
of a muscle or muscle group to perform repeated movements with a submaximal force for extended
periods of time.ØFlexibility--the ability to move the joints (for example  elbow or knee) or
any group of joints through an entire  normal range of motion.ØBody composition--the amount of
body fat a soldier has in comparison to his total body mass.U.S. ARMY FITNESS TRAINING HANDBOOK
is an outstanding resource for anyone interested in improving mental health  physical health 
and general well-being

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