Metabolic Responses of South African Soldiers during Simulated Marching with 16 Combinations of Speed and Backpack Load

Abstract

The findings demonstrate that the interplay between marching speed and backpack load plays a crucial role in ensuring that similar metabolic demands are maintained at a bearable level to meet specific military circumstances, thus reducing the likelihood of injuries and the early onset of fatigue and ensuring that the soldiers are combat ready on arrival at their destination.