The Influence of Aerobic Fitness on Heart Rate Responses of Custody Assistant Recruits during Circuit Training Sessions

Matthew R. Moreno, Karly A. Rodas, Ashley M. Bloodgood, J. Jay Dawes, Joseph M. Dulla, Robin M. Orr and Robert G. Lockie
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Matthew R. Moreno: Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Fullerton, CA 92835, USA
Karly A. Rodas: Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Fullerton, CA 92835, USA
Ashley M. Bloodgood: Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Fullerton, CA 92835, USA
J. Jay Dawes: School of Kinesiology, Applied Health and Recreation, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA
Joseph M. Dulla: Tactical Research Unit, Bond University, Robina, QLD 4229, Australia
Robin M. Orr: Tactical Research Unit, Bond University, Robina, QLD 4229, Australia
Robert G. Lockie: Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Fullerton, CA 92835, USA

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 21, 1-13

Abstract: This study captured heart rate (HR) responses of custody assistant (CA) recruits undertaking circuit training sessions. Data from 10 male and 12 female CA recruits were analyzed. Based on YMCA step test recovery HR, recruits were divided into higher fitness (HF; top 25%), lower fitness (LF; bottom 25%), and moderate fitness (MF; remaining recruits) groups. HR was measured during two circuit training sessions featuring calisthenics and running. HR zones were defined as: very light (<57% of age-predicted maximum heart-rate [HRmax]); light (57–63% HRmax); moderate (64–76% HRmax); vigorous (77–95% HRmax); and very vigorous (>95% HRmax). A one-way ANOVA, with Bonferroni post hoc, calculated between-group differences in time spent, and percentage of total time, in the HR zones. In session one, the LF group spent less time in the light training zone compared to the MF group, and more time in the very vigorous zone compared to the HF group ( p = 0.027–0.047). In session two, the LF group spent more time in the moderate zone compared to both groups, and a greater percentage of time in the very vigorous zone compared to the MF group ( p = 0.002–0.004). LF recruits generally worked harder during circuit training than their fitter counterparts, which supported recommendations for ability-based modifications.

Keywords: academy; aerobic fitness; correctional; law enforcement; police; tactical; training intensity; YMCA step test (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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