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The acceptable load while marching at a speed of 5km h-1 for

young Chinese males


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DOI:
10.1080/00140139008925296
YONGZHONG Yua & SIMEI LUa
pages 885-890
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Published online: 11 Mar 2008

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Abstract
Ninety-three young Chinese men selected at random were involved in the load carrying experiments.
They marched at 5 km h1 carrying loads of 0,15,20,25 and 31 kg for 7 h per day. At this speed the
acceptable load to be carried was 20 kg. Under this load 95% of the men had heart rates below 120
btmin" while marching and energy metabolism was in balance. Nevertheless, 10-15% of the men were
fatigued and felt tired.

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