Table 3.

Results from Pearson’s correlation analysis between the MEQ score (MEQ score scale: E-type 16–41; N-type 42–58; M-type 59–86) and changes in fitness variables after 10 weeks of training during polar night period at 70°N, expressed as percentage of change from pre-test score.

Variables associated with MEQ score	Pearson’s correlation index
Percentage change in VO2max	–0.5287
Percentage change in strength index	0.4395
Percentage change in flexibility index	0.2667
Percentage change in flexibility (right arm above)	–0.0348
Percentage change in flexibility (left arm above)	–0.0127
Percentage change in flexibility (sit and reach)	0.3372
Percentage change in balance	0.0784