Modification in Psychophysiological Stress Parameters of Soldiers after an Integral Operative Training Prior to a Real Mission

Alberto Bellido-Esteban, Pablo Ruisoto, José Francisco Tornero-Aguilera and Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez
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Alberto Bellido-Esteban: Department of Psychology, European University of Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
Pablo Ruisoto: Department of Health Sciences, Public University of Navarre, 31006 Navarre, Spain
José Francisco Tornero-Aguilera: Faculty of Sport Science, European University of Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez: Faculty of Sport Science, European University of Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 5, 1-9

Abstract: (1) Background. Military personel could be defined as “Tactical Athletes”. However, experimental evidence about the effects of new HIIT trainings in comparison with traditional training schedules is lacking. The aim of this study was to experimentally analyze the modifications on psycho-physiological and performance response of soldiers after completing experimental integral operative training. (2) Methods. A total of 43 male subjects of a special unit force of the Spanish armed forces were randomly selected and assigned into the experimental and control groups assessed after training and after deploying in a real operation area. The experimental group underwent an integral operative pre-mission 6-week training (IOT), and the control group, the 6-week traditional training. (3) Results. HIIT-based integral operative training significantly improved combat performance (melee combat score) and the psychophysiological stress response, as measured by heart rate variability indexes. (4) Conclusion. This study provides experimental evidence supporting a new integral operative effective for improved autonomic regulation, reduced perceived stress, melee and close-quarter combat techniques, in addition to aerobic and anaerobic performance and lower body strength in comparison with the traditional training.

Keywords: heart rate variability; stress; tactical athletes; soldiers; physical activity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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