Table 2.
Ratings of perceived exertion and % max heart rate for the self-selected and prescribed walking pace for both the males and females.
| Variable | Female | Males | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPE | Self-selected | 11.7 ± 0.2 | 10.1 ± 0.3 | 11.3 ± 0.2 |
| Prescribed pace | 12.6 ± 0.4** | 12.2 ± 0.4** | 12.5 ± 0.3 | |
| % max HR | Self-selected | 78.0 ± 1.9 | 67.9 ± 1.9 | 75.1 ± 2.0 |
| Prescribed pace | 77.4 ± 1.4 | 70.5 ± 1.4 | 75.5 ± 1.4 | |
Mean ± SE. *P < 0.05 between testing days, **P < 0.001 between testing days.