Table 3.
Different exercise intensity markers at different physiological workloads.
| Workload | Variable | Females (n=15) | Males (n=15) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low (0–2 mmol/L) | PO (Watts) | 61.3 ± 20.3 | 67.3 ± 15.3 |
| %PO (%) | 44.1 ± 11.2 | 36.4 ± 9.7 | |
| VO2 (mL/kg/min) | 15.1 ± 3.7 | 15.7 ± 3.6 | |
| %VO2max (%) | 54.0 ± 9.8 | 45.6 ± 8.4* | |
| BL (mmol/L) | 1.5 ± 0.4 | 1.3 ± 0.4 | |
| RPE | 7.7 ± 2.0 | 7.5 ± 1.6 | |
| Moderate (2–4 mmol/L) | PO (Watts) | 93.3 ± 22.0 | 116.7 ± 19.5* |
| %PO (%) | 67.6 ± 10.3 | 62.1 ± 8.3 | |
| VO2 (mL/kg/min) | 20.1 ± 4.2 | 24.7 ± 5.1* | |
| %VO2max (%) | 71.9 ± 10.0 | 71.3 ± 6.7 | |
| BL (mmol/L) | 2.6 ± 0.6 | 2.8 ± 0.7 | |
| RPE | 10.5 ± 2.4 | 10.8 ± 2.4 | |
| High (>4 mmol/L) | PO (Watts) | 123.7 ± 23.0 | 166.0 ± 29.2* |
| %PO (%) | 89.9 ± 8.6 | 87.8 ± 8.2 | |
| VO2 (mL/kg/min) | 26.3 ± 5.5 | 31.0 ± 5.6 | |
| %VO2max (%) | 93.3 ± 7.4 | 89.6 ± 5.5 | |
| BL (mmol/L) | 4.7 ± 0.7 | 4.8 ± 1.1 | |
| RPE | 13.7 ± 2.4 | 14.1 ± 2.4 |
PO= Power Output; VO2= Oxygen uptake; BL=Blood Lactate; RPE= Ratings of Perceived Exertion;
*
=p<0.05 males vs. females.