Table 2 Comparison of exercise frequency, duration, and type before and during deployment
Exercise descriptions | Before deployment | During deployment | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Exercise frequency | |||
Could not work out | 27 (2%) | 24 (1%) | 0.6617 |
Less than 2 times a week | 218 (13%) | 139 (8%) | < 0.0001 |
2-6 times a week | 996 (60%) | 859 (53%) | < 0.0001 |
Daily | 358 (21%) | 503 (31%) | < 0.0001 |
More than once a day | 67 (4%) | 109 (7%) | < 0.0001 |
Exercise duration | |||
Less than 30 min | 133 (8%) | 85 (5%) | < 0.0001 |
30-60 min | 999 (61%) | 833 (52%) | < 0.0001 |
61-120 min | 456 (28%) | 615 (39%) | < 0.0001 |
More than 120 min | 39 (3%) | 69 (4%) | < 0.0001 |
Exercise type | |||
Weightlifting | 669 (40%) | 1234 (73%) | < 0.0001 |
Cardio | 1353 (80%) | 1300 (77%) | 0.0009 |
Circuit training | 402 (24%) | 426 (25%) | 0.1456 |
Walking | 161 (10%) | 185 (11%) | 0.0153 |
Calisthenics | 132 (8%) | 120 (7%) | 0.2008 |
Other | 66 (4%) | 42 (2%) | 0.0013 |