Table 3.
Combat condition | Blood lactate rest (mmol.l-1) Mean (SD) | Blood lactate post (mmol.l-1) Mean (SD) | RPE Mean (SD) | PRS Mean (SD) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Simulated karate combat | 1.23 (0.4) | 7.80 (2.7) | 12 (2) | 5.8 (1.3) |
Official karate combat | 1.83 (0.5) | 11.14 (1.8)* | 14 (2)* | 5.2 (2.0) |
RPE: rating of perceived exertion; PRS: perceived recovery status scale
Significantly different from simulated karate combat (P<0.05)