Physiological Profile of Professional Fire Fighters

This investigation assessed the physical characteristics, functional capacities, and body composition of 45 professional fire fighters, aged 23 through 49 years. Maximum oxygen uptake (VO₂), Recovery Oxygen Uptake, arm and leg strength, all showed a negative linear relationship with age. On the othe...

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Published in:Journal of occupational medicine 1977-05, Vol.19 (5), p.337-340
Main Authors: Lemon, P. W. R., Hermiston, R. T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerobiosis
Age Factors
Anaerobiosis
Body Composition
Fires
Humans
Male
Muscles - metabolism
Muscles - physiology
Original Articles
Oxygen Consumption
Physical Fitness
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Summary:This investigation assessed the physical characteristics, functional capacities, and body composition of 45 professional fire fighters, aged 23 through 49 years. Maximum oxygen uptake (VO₂), Recovery Oxygen Uptake, arm and leg strength, all showed a negative linear relationship with age. On the other hand, percent body fat increased with age from 18% to 21%. Hand grip strength did not decline significantly as the grip strength values remained fairly constant for all of the fire fighters studied. Most of the data collected were considered to be within the normal range of the sedentary North American population. It was concluded from these data that professional fire fighters might well benefit from a training program designed to develop and maintain a higher level of personal fitness.
ISSN:0096-1736
2332-3795