Table 3.
Exercise intensity data, within-participant variability and inferential statistics for the difference between compliers (n = 17) and non-compliers (n = 6).
| Compliers mean ± SD; within-subject variability | Non-compliers mean ± SD; within-subject variability | SWC | Difference; ±90% CL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power output (watts) | 69.1 ± 16.4; | 56.2 ± 16.5; | 3.3 | 13; ± 13 |
| 8.9 | 7.4 | |||
| RPE-L (au) | 4.1 ± 2.0; | 3.4 ± 1.4; | 0.3 | 0.7; ± 1.1 |
| 1.4 | 1.0 | |||
| RPE-C (au) | 3.5 ± 1.9; | 2.8 ± 1.1; | 0.2 | 0.7; ± 0.9 |
| 1.6 | 1.0 | |||
| Heart rate (% of maximal) | 81.7 ± 8.5; | 83.3 ± 9.0; | 1.7 | −1.6; ± 7.3 |
| 5.7 | 3.6 | |||
| SBP (mm Hg) | 159 ± 17; | 154 ± 26; | 3.3 | 4.6; ± 13.4 |
| 12.2 | 13.0 |
SD, standard deviation; SWC, threshold value for the smallest worthwhile change (0.2*pooled between-subject standard deviation); CL, confidence limits; RPE-L, leg ratings of perceived exertion; RPE-C, chest ratings of perceived exertion; SBP, systolic blood pressure.