Table 3.
Perceptual responses during laboratory testing, change in the mean and qualitative change in the additional clothing (AC) compared to the control (CON) group.
| Variable | CON Mean± SD |
AC Mean± SD |
Change in mean (%) | 90% CL | Qualitative Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-load RPE (AU) | PRE | 3.8 ± 0.6 | 3.1 ± 0.5 | −17.1 | −17.1 to 29.2 | Unclear |
| POST | 4.1 ± 0.6 | 3.3 ± 0.4 | −23.2 | −36.2 to −7.6 | Unclear | |
| Time trial RPE (AU) | PRE | 6.0 ± 0.7 | 5.3 ± 1.3 | −15.5 | −35.8 to 11.4 | Unclear |
| POST | 6.5 ± 0.8 | 5.7 ± 1.6 | −16.6 | −38.3 to 12.7 | Unclear | |
| Pre-load TS (AU) | PRE | 5.2 ± 0.4 | 4.9 ± 0.3 | −5.1 | −12.3 to 2.7 | Most likely negative |
| POST | 5.4 ± 0.5 | 5.0 ± 0.4 | −8.6 | −17.7 to 1.5 | Most likely negative | |
| Time trial TS (AU) | PRE | 6.0 ± 0.4 | 5.7 ± 0.7 | −6.6 | −16.8 to 4.8 | Very likely negative |
| POST | 6.2 ± 0.5 | 5.7 ± 0.7 | −10.1 | −19.7 to 0.8 | Most likely negative | |
| Pre-load TC (AU) | PRE | 3.3 ± 1.1 | 3.2 ± 1.0 | −0.7 | −35.3 to 52.4 | Unclear |
| POST | 3.8 ± 1.0 | 3.1 ± 0.6 | −23.4 | −43.1 to 3.1 | Very likely negative | |
| Time trial TC (AU) | PRE | 5.4 ± 1.2 | 5.1 ± 0.7 | −4.7 | −23.3 to 18.5 | Unclear |
| POST | 6.1 ± 1.0 | 5.4 ± 1.4 | −17.1 | −36.8 to 7.3 | Unclear | |
AU = arbitrary units, CL = confidence limits, PRE = pre-program trial, Pre-load = 20-min fixed intensity portion of the trial, POST = post-program trial, SD = standard deviation, RPE = rating of perceived exertion, TC = thermal comfort, TS = thermal sensation, time trial = 40 min time trial portion of the trial.