THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR THE USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PERSONALISATION OF FITNESS TRAINING FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL
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https://doi.org/10.31891/pcs.2026.2.17Keywords:
mobile fitness apps, online platforms, wearable sensor devicesAbstract
This article provides a theoretical justification for the use of modern digital technologies in the process of personalising fitness training for military personnel. The relevance of this research stems from the need to improve the effectiveness of physical load management, taking into account individual physiological characteristics, fitness levels and the specific nature of operational and combat activities.
The aim of the study is to define the theoretical foundations for the application of digital technologies to individualise the training process for military personnel. To achieve this aim, a range of theoretical research methods were employed, including the analysis and synthesis of scientific and methodological literature, the generalisation of contemporary scientific approaches, and the systematisation of solutions for the use of digital technologies in the field of fitness.
The paper examines the main trends in the development of digital technologies, including mobile fitness applications, online platforms, wearable sensor devices and artificial intelligence tools. It has been established that their integration ensures the formation of a unified information environment for the collection, processing and analysis of data on the user’s physical condition. It has been substantiated that the use of biometric sensors allows for continuous monitoring of the functional state of the body’s major systems and the application of predictive analytics to optimise physical workloads.
It has been determined that the key components of personalisation are the individualisation of training programmes, adaptive load management and the use of behavioural motivation mechanisms. At the same time, risks associated with the use of digital technologies have been identified, in particular an increased risk of injury, negative psychological effects and threats to information security when using wearable devices in a military environment.
Consequently, digital technologies are a promising tool for enhancing the effectiveness of the physical training of military personnel, provided they are applied in a comprehensive, safe and scientifically sound manner during fitness sessions. Prospects for further research lie in the search for and implementation of secure digital technologies in the practice of fitness training for military personnel.
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