The Influence of Age on Aerobic Capacity and Health Indicators of Three Rescue Groups

Prieto, José Antonio Fernández; González, Vicente Ferreira; Soto, Miguel; Nistal, Paloma

doi:10.1080/10803548.2013.11076963

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“…The mean values recorded were higher than the recommended minimum for the aptitude of professional lifeguards (Prieto, Nistal, Méndez, Abelairas-Gomez, & Barcala-Furelos, 2015). The results were similar to those found in previous studies of other rescue workers (Prieto et al, 2010, Salvador et al, 2014 and higher than those achieved by other rescue groups such as firefighters or first responder groups (Prieto, González, Del Valle, & Nistal, 2013). The data of HR have allowed us to know at what point in HR the anaerobic threshold (VT2) is produced and thus to establish the aerobicanaerobic transition.…”

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Validation of a New Incremental Swim Test as a Tool for Maximum Oxygen Uptake Analysis in Lifeguards

Ruibal-Lista¹,

Palacios-Aguilar²,

Prieto³

et al. 2019

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This study was designed to validate an incremental test predicting maximum oxygen uptake for lifeguards. A maximum incremental test was performed in the laboratory (i.e., treadmill run) and in the pool (i.e., swim) by 10 certified lifeguards. The values of maximum oxygen uptake (VO2Max), maximum heart rate (HRMax), and lactate (LaMax) achieved during both tests were analyzed. The VO2Max (0.87, p =.001), HRmax (0.85, p = .002) and LaMax (0.67, p <.05) values showed significant correlations between the laboratory tests and the pool tests. These results showed that the Incremental Pool Test for Lifeguards (IPTL) was valid (i.e., concurrent validity) for obtaining the maximum oxygen uptake of a rescuer. Using this swim test, lifeguards and their supervisors will be able to individualize their training in order to improve their performance in a water rescue and perhaps reduce the numbers of fatal drownings.

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Validation of a New Incremental Swim Test as a Tool for Maximum Oxygen Uptake Analysis in Lifeguards

Ruibal-Lista¹,

Palacios-Aguilar²,

Prieto³

et al. 2019

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“…Therefore, and even with notable improvements, these PIT FFs must continue to increase aerobic capacities to guarantee that FFs' tasks require less effort and thus provide a higher safety margin in daily tasks (27). Comparing the results with similar studies, which used a running test to determine VO2max, our findings show similar capacity scores to Italian [28], American [29], Australian (6) and Spanish [30] FFs. Lower values were found in Brazilian [31], Swedish [32], Norwegian [9], American [26,33], Spanish [34], Canadian [10] and Italian [7,35] FFs.…”

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Firefighters Cardiorespiratory Fitness Parameters after 24 Weeks of Functional Training with and without Personal Protective Equipment

Lajoso-Silva

Bezerra

Silva

et al. 2021

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism

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Introduction Firefighters’ (FFs) cardiorespiratory fitness is considered an important capacity for workability. To successfully complete safety standards and rescue protocols, FFs are required to accomplish minimum values of relative VO2max. Physical fitness programs for FFs must take into consideration physiological demands, being essential not only for professional tasks but also as a guarantee of their personal safety. This research aimed to investigate the influence of specific functional training (FT) with and without personal protective equipment (PPE) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) on the FFs’ cardiorespiratory fitness. Material and methods Sixty FFs were randomly allocated in three groups (EG1 training with PPE+SCBA; EG2 training with regular fitness equipment and the control group) and enrolled for a 24-week (two sessions/week) FT intervention program. FFs were assessed in anthropometric and 12-minute Cooper test, pre and post-intervention. Results Both training groups demonstrated significant improvements from baseline to post intervention EG1 VO2max (39.8 ± 6.5ml.kg−1.min−1 and 41.2 ± 5.6ml.kg−1.min−1, p < 0.001, +3.5%; EG2 VO2max 41.5 ± 8.3ml.kg−1.min−1 and 42.5 ± 7.5ml.kg−1.min−1, p < 0.05, +2.4%). Conclusions The proposed FT intervention, considering the provided equipment in all fire departments, and even without running tasks, seems to be adequate for developing FFs’ VO2max. Regular FT with PPE+SCAB must be encouraged to improve adequate VO2max and fitness levels related to firefighting specific tasks.

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“…Conversely, one might speculate that the increase in age of the WFFs who took part in this study could entail a reduction in their physical fitness, which in turn might increase the demands of the task they habitually perform and thus mean greater risk of injury and of suffering from CP [33]. In this regard, a reduction in aerobic capacity and the specific performance of firefighters as their age increases was analysed [34,35]. As such, a certain limitation on the part of subjects in the performance of their work might be expected, and in backing up this idea, it has recently been pointed out that firefighters >45 years versus those <45 years evidence more physical limitations during their working day [8].…”

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Chronic Pain in Spanish Wildland Firefighters

García-Heras

Gutiérrez-Arroyo

León-Guereño

et al. 2022

JCM

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The work performed by wildland firefighters (WFFs) is very demanding owing to the conditions in which they have to operate. It has been reported that these professionals walk long distances over unstable and steep terrain carrying heavy loads, handle tools manually and repeatedly and are subject to a high level of thermal stress. Under such conditions, the risk of developing chronic pain (CP) is high, although despite this, there are no available data pertaining to CP among WFFs, to the best of our knowledge. As such, the aim of this study is to describe CP in Spanish helitack crews, for which purpose 221 WFFs (203 men and 18 women) completed an online self-report questionnaire. Approximately 60% of WFFs reported suffering from CP, of which 45.5% had CP in more than one body region at the same time. Age and length of service were associated with the probability of suffering from CP. Likewise, the age and height of WFFs and weight of the protective equipment used increased the prevalence of CP. Lastly, gender and job position affected CP location, with women and forepersons reporting greater prevalence of CP in the lower limbs. To conclude, the results obtained suggest the major prevalence of CP among Spanish WFFs, with current data suggesting in turn the importance that age, stature, gender, length of service, weight of protective equipment and job position have on the prevalence and location of CP.

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The Influence of Age on Aerobic Capacity and Health Indicators of Three Rescue Groups

Abstract: physical aptitude fitness V O2 max body mass index rescue groups

Cited by 14 publications

References 33 publications

Validation of a New Incremental Swim Test as a Tool for Maximum Oxygen Uptake Analysis in Lifeguards

Validation of a New Incremental Swim Test as a Tool for Maximum Oxygen Uptake Analysis in Lifeguards

Firefighters Cardiorespiratory Fitness Parameters after 24 Weeks of Functional Training with and without Personal Protective Equipment

Chronic Pain in Spanish Wildland Firefighters

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