The effect of physical exercises of army hand-to-hand combat on the development of soldiers' functional capabilities

Abstract

This study is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the impact of systematic training in army hand-to-hand combat (ARB) on the functional capabilities of conscripts. The work revealed significant correlations between the intensity of the training process and the dynamics of key physiological indicators. Based on experimental data obtained in the period 2021-2023. When examining military personnel (n=187) of various branches of the armed forces, it was found that the inclusion of ARB elements in the physical training program increases anaerobic endurance by 23.6%, strength indicators by 18.7% and speed-strength characteristics by 21.4%. A significant improvement in the autonomic regulation of the cardiovascular system was recorded, which is confirmed by a decrease in the stress index of regulatory systems by 26.3% (p<0.01). The positive dynamics of psychophysiological indicators was revealed: reduction of sensorimotor reaction time by 17.8%, increased concentration of attention by 19.3% and stress tolerance by 24.2%. A modular approach to the integration of ARB elements into the physical training system has been developed and tested, ensuring a balanced development of functional capabilities, taking into account the specifics of military specialties. The results of the study are of practical importance for optimizing educational programs in the field of military physical training and can be used in the development of personalized training complexes.