Table 2.
Cycling physiological variables.
| Variable | Visit 1 | Visit 2 | Visit 3 | p-Value | ηp2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadence, rpm | 80.3 ± 3.9 | 79.7 ± 4.4 | 78.0 ± 7.7 | p = 0.811 | 0.019 |
| Power | 5.3 ± 23.6 | 0.7 ± 28.0 | 0.0 ± 23.7 | p = 0.824 | 0.068 |
| Torque, Nm | 3.81 ± 20.19 | −0.65 ± 25.13 | 3.34 ± 27.62 | p = 0.630 | 0.057 |
| Heart rate, bpm | 84.5 ± 12.0 | 86.0 ± 13.0 | 88.4 ± 13.8 | p = 0.584 | 0.042 |
| RPE, Borg 6–20 | 11.0 ± 2.2 | 11.0 ± 2.6 | 11.2 ± 2.2 | p = 0.566 | 0.100 |
Repeated measures analysis of variance compared cycling group visit physiological responses. Abbreviations: beats per minute (bpm), rating of perceived exertion (RPE), Newton meters (Nm), revolutions per minute (rpm). Data indicate mean ± SD.