Table 1.
Characteristics of study participants that completed all aspects of the study (n = 59) and 75-km cycling physiological parameters*.
| Variable mean ±SE | Placebo—Water | Blueberry—Water | Placebo—Banana | Blueberry—Banana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 15) | (n = 15) | (n = 14) | (n = 15) | |
| (11 males, 4 females) | (10 males, 5 females) | (9 males, 5 females) | (10 males, 5 females) | |
| Age (years) | 39 ± 2 | 38 ± 2 | 39 ± 2 | 38 ± 2 |
| Height (cm) | 177 ± 2 | 176 ± 2 | 175 ± 3 | 174 ± 2 |
| Weight (kg) | 76.6 ± 3.5 | 74.6 ± 3.8 | 74.8 ± 3.9 | 70.4 ± 2.9 |
| Body fat (%) | 21.3 ± 2.1 | 19.6 ± 2.3 | 21.1 ± 1.5 | 18.0 ± 1.5 |
| Maximal watts | 292 ± 11.1 | 307 ± 11.6 | 288 ± 12.2 | 298 ± 12.6 |
| VO2max (ml.kg−1.min−1) | 47.6 ± 1.8 | 49.9 ± 2.4 | 45.7 ± 1.6 | 50.0 ± 1.8 |
| Maximal heart rate (beats/min) | 175 ± 2.5 | 172 ± 2.6 | 178 ± 2.8 | 180 ± 3.0 |
| 75-km Cycling Bout | ||||
| Watts | 147 ± 10 | 161 ± 9 | 152 ± 10 | 154 ± 11 |
| VO2 (L/min) | 2.41 ± 0.11 | 2.50 ± 0.12 | 2.46 ± 0.09 | 2.39 ± 0.09 |
| Heart rate | 144 ± 3 | 144 ± 3 | 149 ± 3 | 151 ± 3 |
| Total time (minutes) | 195 ± 8.5 | 178 ± 6.6 | 186 ± 6.2 | 183 ± 7.9 |
*
Groups did not differ significantly on any of the listed variables.