Changes in physical fitness and anthropometrics differ between female and male recruits during the Finnish military service

Conclusions The study revealed sex differences in adaptations to the standardised military training. Both male and female recruits improved their physical fitness, but smaller gains were observed in women using the same training programme. The mechanisms explaining sex differences in adaptations to military training, and whether tailored training programmes are needed specifically for female recruits to reduce sex differences during military service, warrants further studies.
Source: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research