Table 4.
Comparison of performances, physiological and perceptual variables between elite and sub-elite taekwondo athletes during and after the TAIKT
| Variables | Elite (n = 10) | Sub-elite (n = 9) | Mean difference ± standard deviation | t | p | dz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | 18.98 ± 5.06 | 10.72 ± 3.23 | 8.260 ± 1.975 | 4.183 | 0.0006 | ˗1.92 | |
| Ppeak | |||||||
| W·kg-0.67 | 1.14 ± 0.24 | 0.72 ± 0.21 | 0.420 ± 0.102 | 4.119 | 0.0007 | ˗1.86 | |
| W | 12.98 ± 3.30 | 6.83 ± 2.22 | 6.147 ± 1.307 | 4.704 | 0.0002 | ˗2.16 | |
| Pmean | |||||||
| W·kg-0.67 | 0.78 ± 0.16 | 0.46 ± 0.15 | 0.321 ± 0.072 | 4.466 | 0.0003 | ˗2.06 | |
| FI | W·s-1 | 0.36 ± 0.11 | 0.25 ± 0.09 | 0.110 ± 0.045 | 2.423 | 0.027 | ˗1.09 |
| HRpeak | bpm | 187.80 ± 7.87 | 192.22 ± 7.82 | ˗4.422 ± 3.606 | ˗1.226 | 0.237 | 0.563 |
| [La־] | mmol⋅l-1 | 11.24 ± 1.61 | 10.84 ± 1.60 | 0.396 ± 0.737 | 0.536 | 0.599 | ˗0.25 |
| RPE | ˗ | 13.60 ± 1.07 | 14.00 ± 0.71 | ˗0.400 ± 0.423 | ˗0.946 | 0.357 | 0.436 |
Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation. TAIKT, Taekwondo Anaerobic Intermittent Kick Test; Ppeak, peak power; Pmean, mean power; FI, fatigue index; HRpeak, peak heart rate; [La־], lactate concentration; RPE, ratings of perceived exertion; t, Student’s t; p, significance; dz, Effect size