Table 3 Mean physical fitness characteristics.
Maximum watts achieved | 220.8 (56.2) |
Maximal oxygen consumption (ml/kg/min) | 41.5 (10.4) |
Respiratory exchange ratio (VCO2/VO2) | 1.1 (0.05) |
Energy expenditure during exercise (kilocalories/min) | 16.1 (4.4) |
Maximum heart rate (beats/min) | 179.9 (15) |
Maximum systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 174 (23.6) |
Maximum diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 57.8 (4.4) |
Borg's ating of perceived exertion (1 to 20 scale) | 18.1 (1.5) |
Values represent means (SD).