Table 2.
Exercise test characteristics of subjects.
| CHARACTERISTICS | MALES (n=172) | FEMALES (n=165) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak-Exercise SBP (mmHg) | 184 ±11.31 (150–210) | 180 ± 13.00 (144–197) | <0.001 |
| Peak-Exercise DBP (mmHg) | 81.0 ± 6.00 (69–91) | 75.0 ± 7.62 (60–90) | <0.001 |
| Peak Exercise HR (bpm) | 151.0 ± 7.75 (129–156) | 150.0 ± 8.89 (129–156) | NS |
| RPE | 16.8 ± 0.65 (16–18) | 16.8 ± 0.70 (16–18) | NS |
| SBPR1 | 0.76 ± 0.04 (0.72–0.90) | 0.74 ± 0.08 (0.57–0.91) | <0.05 |
| SBPR2 | 0.85 ± 0.03 (0.76–0.94) | 0.81 ± 0.08 (0.62–0.95) | <0.001 |
Data are means ± SD and range. Abbreviations: n= number of subjects, NS= not significant; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; HR, heart rate; RPE, rating of perceived exertion; SBPR1, third minute systolic blood pressure relative to peak exercise; SBPR2, third minute systolic blood pressure relative to 1 min of recovery.