Table 3.
Training load and mental health variables of well-trained young kayakers pre- and post-infection.
| Pre | Post | MD (95%CI) | p | ES | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thours (h·wk−1) | 21.23 ± 2.35 | 19.18 ± 1.62 | 2.05 ± 2.61 (0.71–3.39) | 0.001a | 0.88 |
| sRPE (AU) | 4.59 ± 0.95 | 3.85 ± 0.68 | 0.73 ± 0.76 (0.34–1.12) | 0.001a | 0.97 |
| sRPE-TL (AU) | 376.89 ± 112.28 | 304.05 ± 57.69 | 72.84 ± 89.15 (27.00–118.67) | 0.004a | 0.82 |
| Sleep quality (AU) | 3.20 ± 0.92 | 3.09 ± 0.88 | 0.11 ± 0.29 (−0.04 to 0.26) | 0.379 | 0.26 |
| Stress (AU) | 2.87 ± 0.89 | 2.85 ± 0.83 | 0.03 ± 0.47 (−0.21 to 0.27) | 0.821 | 0.06 |
| Fatigue (AU) | 3.61 ± 0.67 | 3.22 ± 0.76 | 0.39 ± 0.46 (0.16–0.63) | 0.003a | 0.86 |
| DOMS (AU) | 3.96 ± 0.42 | 3.59 ± 0.72 | 0.37 ± 0.60 (0.06–0.68) | 0.014a | 0.71 |
| HI (AU) | 13.65 ± 2.63 | 12.75 ± 2.97 | 0.90 ± 1.27 (0.25–1.55) | 0.010a | 0.71 |
Abbreviation: MD, mean differences; 95% CI, confidence interval at 95%; ES, effect size; AU, arbitrary unit; Thours, training hours per week; sRPE, session rating of perceived exertion; sRPE-TL, internal training load obtained by sRPE; DOMS, delayed onset muscle soreness; HI, Hooper index.
a
Indicated significant changes comparing pre- and post-infection.