Table 2.
Parameters of exercise testing
| Parameter | Baseline | Post-training | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak heart rate (beats min−1) | 198 ± 16 | 192 ± 14 | 0.37 |
| Peak systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 175 ± 12 | 173 ± 16 | 0.74 |
| Peak diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 86 ± 8 | 80 ± 10 | 0.08 |
| Peak work load (W) | 360 ± 40 | 440 ± 50 | <0.001 |
| Peak O2 consumption (ml min−1) | 4790 ± 600 | 6070 ± 700 | <0.001 |
| Indexed peak O2 consumption (ml min−1 kg−1) | 52 ± 7 | 66 ± 8 | <0.001 |
| Work load at VT (W) | 224 ± 21 | 259 ± 19 | 0.003 |
| O2 consumption at VT (ml min−1) | 3210 ± 240 | 3610 ± 440 | 0.01 |
| Indexed O2 consumption at VT (ml min−1 kg−1) | 35 ± 3 | 40 ± 5 | 0.01 |
Values are mean ± SD. VT: ventilatory threshold