Physically inactive military present perceptions of signs similar to those of the overtraining syndrome

Authors

  • Daniel Costa Alves da Silva Curso de Graduação em Educação Física, Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
  • Francisco Lima D’Urso Subdivisão de Pesquisa, Comissão de Desportos da Aeronáutica (CDA), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Programa de Pós-graduação Stricto Sensu em Ciências da Atividade Física, Universidade Salgado de Oliveira (UNIVERSO), Niterói, Brasil
  • André Brand Bezerra Coutinho Subdivisão de Pesquisa e Inovação, Instituto de Medicina Aeroespacial (IMAE), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
  • Ercole da Cruz Rubini Grupo de Pesquisa em Ciências do Exercício e da Saúde (GPCES), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
  • Silvio Rodrigues Marques Neto Coordenação de Graduação em Educação Física, Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil e Programa de Pós-graduação Stricto Sensu em Ciências da Atividade Física, Universidade Salgado de Oliveira (UNIVERSO), Niterói, RJ, Brasil
  • Tiago Costa de Figueiredo Curadoria da Área de Saúde, Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
  • Thiago Teixeira Guimarães Subdivisão de Pesquisa e Inovação, Instituto de Medicina Aeroespacial (IMAE), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Programa de Pós-graduação Stricto Sensu em Ciências da Atividade Física, Universidade Salgado de Oliveira (UNIVERSO), Niterói, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22480/revunifa.2023.36.540

Keywords:

Overtraining, Overtraining syndrome, Physical stress, Mental stress

Abstract

Introduction: Physical inactivity is a risk factor for numerous diseases and, paradoxically, can also be a risk factor for symptoms of overtraining syndrome (OTS). Objective: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the physical activity levels of military personnel and compare these levels with the symptoms of OTS. Methods: The sample consisted of 95 military personnel (29.6 ± 1.1 years; 27.5 ± 3.7 kg/m2) participating in a career course, which were divided into (inactive)IN, (active)AT and (very active) VA. The Overtraining Questionnaire (OTQ) was applied, in addition to an anamnesis and the short version of the IPAQ to characterize and stratify the sample. The comparison between the means of the scores obtained in the questionnaires was performed using ANOVA of one entry with Tukey's post-hoc when necessary. Results: The results revealed that 41% of the military were IN, 40% AT and 19% VA. ANOVA indicated a significant difference in QOT scores between IN (38.62 ± 17.58) and VA (29.06 ± 11.65) (p=0.04). Conclusion: It is concluded that most of the military had adequate levels of physical activity, however, the IN showed more evident symptoms of OTS when compared to the VA. Although this subject is controversial, the literature is already well established that OTS does not only involve issues related to exercise. Other stressors, such as sleep and psychological stress, for example, when associated, can serve as triggers for physical and mental exhaustion, regardless of the level of physical activity.

Author Biographies

  • Daniel Costa Alves da Silva, Curso de Graduação em Educação Física, Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

    Graduated in Physical Education (Bachelor's Degree) from Estácio de Sá University (UNESA).
    Lato sensu postgraduate degree in Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries and Diseases (UNESA) and Sports Training (UniBF). Technician in Physical Preparation and Military Sports at the Almirante Adalberto Nunes Physical Education Center (CEFAN/BRAZILIAN NAVY). Associated with the Laboratory of Exercise Physiology (LAFIEx - UNESA) and the Research Group on Excess Exercise (GPEEx - UNESA). He served in the Brazilian Navy as a Physical Education Instructor from 2010 to 2022. Creator of the Program to Combat Obesity at BAMRJ. He is currently a federal public servant and works as a personal trainer in person and online, as well as a consultant and speaker.

  • Francisco Lima D’Urso, Subdivisão de Pesquisa, Comissão de Desportos da Aeronáutica (CDA), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Programa de Pós-graduação Stricto Sensu em Ciências da Atividade Física, Universidade Salgado de Oliveira (UNIVERSO), Niterói, Brasil

    Master's student in Physical Activity Sciences at Salgado de Oliveira University. Member of the research group Center for Exercise and Stress Physiology, Salgado de Oliveira University. Graduated in Physical Education from Castelo Branco University (Degree - 2012; Bachelor's Degree - 2014). He has experience in the area of Military Physical Training, working in the Air Force Sports Commission since December 2015, as an instructor of the Courses and Internships for the Application of the Physical Fitness Assessment Test, and of the Courses and Internships for Guidance of Military Physical-Professional Training.

  • André Brand Bezerra Coutinho, Subdivisão de Pesquisa e Inovação, Instituto de Medicina Aeroespacial (IMAE), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

    Professor of Physical Education, PhD in Biomedical Engineering Sciences from the Biomedical Engineering Program of COPPE/UFRJ. He works as an Officer, Researcher and Instructor at the Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Professor of the Stricto Sensu Graduate Program in Operational Human Performance at the Air Force University and Professor of the Lato Sensu Graduate Program in Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology at UNESA (Nova Iguaçu).

  • Ercole da Cruz Rubini, Grupo de Pesquisa em Ciências do Exercício e da Saúde (GPCES), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

    Physical Education Professional (UGF). Physiotherapist (UNESA). Specialist in Exercise Physiology and morphofunctional assessment (UGF). Master in Physical Education (UGF). PhD in Exercise and Sports Sciences (UERJ).

  • Silvio Rodrigues Marques Neto, Coordenação de Graduação em Educação Física, Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil e Programa de Pós-graduação Stricto Sensu em Ciências da Atividade Física, Universidade Salgado de Oliveira (UNIVERSO), Niterói, RJ, Brasil

    He holds a degree in Physical Education from Estácio de Sá University, a Master's degree in Biological Sciences (Physiology) and a PhD in Biological Sciences (Physiology) from UFRJ. He was a professor of undergraduate courses at the Centro Universitário da Cidade, Universidade Gama Filho and Universidade do Grande Rio. He has worked on research projects involving cardioprotection imposed by physical training, activation of the renin-angiotensin, cardiac aldosterone system by the administration of anabolic steroids, ischemia/reperfusion injuries, heart rate variability, ergospirometry and ventilatory thresholds. He was a visiting professor and did a postdoctoral internship in the FISCLINEX program, activities in the Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Research in Vascular Biology (BioVasc) in a Research Project involving Obesity, Physical Exercise, Microcirculation and Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion Injuries. He is currently Coordinator of the Physical Education Courses at Estácio de Sá University (NorteShopping and Nova Iguaçu), Professor and Researcher at Estácio de Sá University and Professor of the Stricto Sensu Graduate Program in Physical Activity Sciences, at Salgado de Oliveira University (UNIVERSO).

  • Tiago Costa de Figueiredo, Curadoria da Área de Saúde, Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

    Professional of Physical Education (UFRJ), PhD in Sports Sciences (UTAD – PT) with title revalidated in Brazil by the School of Physical Education and Sports EEFD-UFRJ. Currently, he is a lead curator in the health area at YDUQS - Teach Me - Estácio de Sá University (UNESA), where he is responsible for the creation and production of digital content. He also works as a graduate coordinator and undergraduate professor at the same institution and as a doctoral co-advisor at EEFD-UFRJ.

  • Thiago Teixeira Guimarães, Subdivisão de Pesquisa e Inovação, Instituto de Medicina Aeroespacial (IMAE), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Programa de Pós-graduação Stricto Sensu em Ciências da Atividade Física, Universidade Salgado de Oliveira (UNIVERSO), Niterói, Brasil

    Professional in Physical Education (UFRJ), PhD in Exercise and Sports Sciences (UERJ). Officer and Researcher at the Institute of Aerospace Medicine, at the Air Force University, where he works in the Research and Innovation Subdivision as Head of the Operational Human Performance Laboratory and Head of the Courses Section. He also works as Professor of the Master's Degree in Physical Activity Sciences and the Undergraduate Program in Physical Education, at the Salgado de Oliveira University.

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Physically inactive military present perceptions of signs similar to those of the overtraining syndrome. The Journal of the University of the Air Force , Rio de Janeiro, v. 36, p. 1–18, 2024. DOI: 10.22480/revunifa.2023.36.540. Disponível em: https://revistadaunifa.fab.mil.br/index.php/reunifa/article/view/540.. Acesso em: 22 dec. 2024.

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