Table 3.
Perceptual responses during exercise (n = 11).
| Mean levels | End-exercise | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Effort perception | |||
| PLACEBO | 17 ± 2 | 19 ± 2 | |
| NITRATEtm | 16 ± 3∗ | 18 ± 3∗ | |
| Leg muscle pain | |||
| PLACEBO | 5 ± 3 | 6 ± 3 | |
| NITRATEtm | 4 ± 2∗ | 5 ± 3 |
Values are expressed as mean ± SD. The average of all ratings across the entire exercise duration is reported as mean levels of effort and leg muscle pain. End-exercise levels of effort and leg muscle pain refer to the last rating of effort and leg muscle pain before exercise termination. NITRATEtm, time-matched dietary nitrate condition. Significantly different between conditions: ∗P < 0.05.