Table 1.
Cardiorespiratory responses to graded exercise test to fatigue (M+SE) (n=20) on a recumbent cycle ergometer. Data are means (±SD).
| 50 Watts | 100 Watts | 150 Watts | 200 Watts | Peak exercise | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventilation (L.min-1) | 16.5 (.9) | 23.2 (.8)* | 35.9 (1.1)* | 52.3 (1.8)* | 88.6 (4.0)* |
| VO2 (mL.min-1) | 852 (52) | 1323 (40)* | 1996 (41)* | 2541 (36)* | 3285 (107)* |
| % of Peak VO2 | 26.2 (1.1) | 40.9 (1.5)* | 61.3 (1.8)* | 78.6 (2.3)* | NA |
| RER | .82 (.02) | .84 (.02) | .95 (.03)* | 1.08 (.02)* | 1.18 (.03)* |
| Heart Rate (b.min-1) | 93 (3) | 108 (3)* | 133 (3)* | 157 (4)* | 179 (3)* |
* indicates difference from previous time point.