Table 8.
Aerobic capacity parameters in exercise and control groups per measurement (Mean ± Standard deviation).
| Variables | Group | Baseline Measurement | Final Measurement | Interaction Effect | Mean % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR before test (beats/min) | EG CG |
78.35 ± 11.31 77.67 ± 12.00 |
73.15 ± 7.07 *# 78.00 ± 11.50 |
F1,38 = 25.35, p < 0.001 |
−7.11 † +0.42 |
| HR at the end of the test (beats/min) | EG CG |
137.54 ± 7.00 138.35 ± 8.60 |
130.62 ± 7.58 *# 137.66 ± 7.50 |
F1,38 = 20.65, p < 0.001 |
−5.30 † −0.50 |
| Rate of perceived exertion (score) | EG CG |
4.34 ± 2.25 4.50 ± 2.00 |
3.23 ± 2.01 *# 4.40 ± 1.55 |
F1,38 = 50.65, p < 0.001 |
−34.37 † −2.27 |
| HR 1st min after test (beats/min) | EG CG |
100.85 ± 9.95 99.50 ± 8.50 |
90.95 ± 9.64 *# 98.00 ± 9.00 |
F1,38 = 37.80, p < 0.001 |
−10.89 † −1.53 |
CG: control group; EG: exercise group; HR: heart rate. Where * p < 0.001, there is a statistically significant difference between baseline and final measurements in the EG; # p < 0.001 = statistically significant difference between the EG and CG in the final measurement; † p < 0.001 = statistically significant difference between the EG and CG in the percentage change.