A Comparison of the Effects of Circuit Weight Training on Men and Women.

Prior to training, women exhibited 52.6% of male upper torso dynamic strength and 56.5% of male lower torso dynamic strength. Both sexes responded in a similar manner to the circuit weight training format. Dynamic muscular strength gains were 13.7% for men and 15.7% women. Stamina and all indices of relative body composition were unaffected by training. It can be concluded that circuit weight training demonstrates a potential for shipboard application. It results in the muscular strength gains shown to be necessary for shipboard work performance. It also helps to maintain aerobic fitness in a limited space environment. Keywords: Physical Readiness; Muscular Strength; Job Performance.