Table 3.
Maximal heart rate, oxygen uptake, MET-values and rated perceived exertion (RPE) in maximal ergometer cycling in laboratory (mean, SD and 95% CI).
| Cycle commuters | Maximal heart rate | Maximal oxygen uptake and METmax-values | Maximal rated perceived exertion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| beats min−1 | L min−1 | ml kg bw−1 min−1 | ml kg (bw + cw)−1 min−1 | MET | legs | breathing | |
| Men (n = 10) |
174 7 (169–179) |
4.02 0.53 (3.64–4.40) |
47.7 5.5 (43.8–51.6) |
39.5 3.6 (36.9–42.1) |
13.6 1.6 (12.5–14.7) |
18.3 1.2 (17.4–19.1) |
17.8 1.4 (16.8–18.8) |
| Women (n = 10) |
176 11 (168–184) |
2.65* 0.37 (2.39–2.92) |
40.3* 2.6 (38.4–42.2) |
32.3* 2.6 (30.5–34.1) |
11.5* 0.7 (11.0–12.1) |
17.7 1.5 (16.6–18.8) |
18.3 1.5 (17.2–19.4) |
*
Significant differences (p < 0.05) between men and women; bw, body weight; cw, bicycle weight.