Table 4.
Exercise intensity data for interval duration (2-, 4-min intervals) and study phase (intervention, maintenance) in the HIT-AAA compliers (n = 17).
| 2-min intervals | 4-min intervals | SWC | Difference; ±90% CL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERVAL DURATION | ||||
| Power output (watts) | 68.5 ± 17.6 | 71.3 ± 12.2 | 3.0 | 2.8; ± 1.5 |
| RPE-L (au) | 4.2 ± 1.5 | 3.6 ± 1.1 | 0.3 | −0.6; ± 0.2 |
| RPE-C (au) | 3.6 ± 1.1 | 3.1 ± 0.8 | 0.2 | −0.5; ± 0.3 |
| Heart rate (% of maximal) | 81.1 ± 6.7 | 83.5 ± 4.8 | 1.2 | 2.5; ± 1.0 |
| SBP (mm Hg) | 158 ± 12 | 163 ± 8 | 2.1 | 5.6; ± 2.1 |
| Intervention | Maintenance | SWC | Difference; ± 90% CL | |
| STUDY PHASE | ||||
| Power output (watts) | 68.6 ± 17.5 | 74.1 ± 14.3 | 3.2 | 5.5; ± 1.4 |
| RPE-L (au) | 4.1 ± 1.5 | 3.4 ± 1.2 | 0.3 | −0.7; ± 0.2 |
| RPE-C (au) | 3.6 ± 1.1 | 3.0 ± 1.0 | 0.2 | −0.6; ± 0.3 |
| Heart rate (% of maximal) | 81.9 ± 6.5 | 79.8 ± 5.5 | 1.2 | −2.2; ± 0.9 |
| SBP (mm Hg) | 159 ± 13 | 156 ± 11 | 2.4 | −2.6; ± 2.0 |
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.