Table 1.
The protocol for the three experimental conditions. The outcome measures were taken either continuously during the experiment (metabolic expenditure) or at a specified time related to when the experimental activity started.
| Before start | 10 min | 20 min | 30 min | 60 min | 65 min | 75 min | 105 min | |
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| LC | PPT TPT |
Mouse pointing Typing performance Stroop Colour & Word RPE |
Mouse pointing Typing performance Stroop Colour & Word RPE |
RPE PPT (only trapezius) |
Mouse pointing Typing performance Stroop Colour & Word RPE |
RPE PPT TPT |
PPT TPT |
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| MC | PPT TPT |
Mouse pointing Typing performance Stroop Colour & Word RPE |
Mouse pointing Typing performance Stroop Colour & Word RPE |
RPE PPT TPT |
PPT TPT |
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| Standing | PPT TPT |
Mouse pointing Typing performance Stroop Colour & Word RPE |
Mouse pointing Typing performance Stroop Colour & Word RPE |
RPE PPT TPT |
PPT TPT |
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PPT = pressure pain threshold, TPT = thermal pain thresholds (heat and cold), RPE = ratings of perceived exertion, LC = low intensity cycling, and MC = moderate intensity cycling.