TABLE 3.
Descriptive statistics for the subjective mood ratings collected before and after exercise.
| Factors of POMS-B | Tension | Depression | Anger | Vigor | Fatigue | Confusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 2.5 ± 2.8 | 0.7 ± 1.2 | 1.3 ± 2.0 | 8.3 ± 1.2 | 5.2 ± 4.7 | 4.7 ± 2.8 |
| Postexercise | 1.5 ± 2.6 | 0.4 ± 0.9 | 0.3 ± 0.9 | 8.8 ± 4.7 | 2.5 ± 2.8* | 3.5 ± 2.4 |
Values are shown as the mean ± standard deviation (a.u.).
Significant difference from the baseline: *p < 0.05; POMS-B: Profile of Moods Scale-Brief.