Outputs (2)

The Effects Of Carrying A Simulated Rifle During A Backpack Load-carriage Task (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Paul, C., Kaliarntas, K., Connaboy, C., & Graham, S. The Effects Of Carrying A Simulated Rifle During A Backpack Load-carriage Task. Presented at American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting, Boston, US

A-46 Free Communication/Poster - Fitness Assessment Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM Room: Exhibit Hall A/B

PURPOSE: Identifying the effects of carrying a rifle during backpack load-carriage is of interest to the military. This study me... Read More about The Effects Of Carrying A Simulated Rifle During A Backpack Load-carriage Task.

Blood lactate thresholds and walking/running economy are determinants of backpack-running performance in trained soldiers (2016)
Journal Article
Simpson, R. J., Graham, S. M., Connaboy, C., Clement, R., Pollonini, L., & Florida-James, G. D. (2017). Blood lactate thresholds and walking/running economy are determinants of backpack-running performance in trained soldiers. Applied Ergonomics, 58, 566-572. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2016.04.010

We developed a standardized laboratory treadmill protocol for assessing physiological responses to a simulated backpack load-carriage task in trained soldiers, and assessed the efficacy of blood lactate thresholds (LTs) and economy in predicting futu... Read More about Blood lactate thresholds and walking/running economy are determinants of backpack-running performance in trained soldiers.