Table 1.
Progressive training model, including relative prescribed external loads across the six-week programme and the average absolute external load for each week.
| Week | Prescribed Load (% Body Mass) | Average External Load (kg) | Total Work Done (kJ) | Average RPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | zero | zero | 47.8 ± 7.7 | 10.4 ± 0.8 |
| 2 | 5 | 3.32 ± 0.51 | 50.1 ± 8.0 | 11.5 ± 0.5 |
| 3 | 5 | 3.42 ± 0.52 | 50.2 ± 8.0 | 11.4 ± 0.8 |
| 4 | 7.5 | 5.16 ± 0.85 | 51.4 ± 8.3 | 12.3 ± 0.6 |
| 5 | 10 | 6.67 ± 1.04 | 52.5 ± 8.4 | 13.3 ± 0.5 |
| 6 | 10 | 6.75 ± 1.02 | 52.5 ± 8.4 | 13.1 ± 0.4 |
Values are means ± SD; Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE).