Table 5.
Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and thermal sensations (TS) before and after pre-cooling and at the end of exercise in a hot environment. Data are means ±SD, n = 7.
| Variable | Control | Vest | Beverage | Mix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPE before | 9.4±2.0 | 9.6±1.0 | 9.4±1.6 | 9.4±1.4 |
| RPE after | 11.0±1.5 | 10.9±2.3 | 10.9±1.4 | 10.7±0.8 |
| RPE exhaustion | 17.9±1.1 | 17.6±1.9 | 17.6±1.5 | 17.1±0.9 |
| TS before | 5.0±0.6 | 4.9±0.9 | 4.9±0.9 | 4.9±0.7 |
| TS after | 6.0±0.6 | 5.9±0.4 | 5.6±0.5 | 5.3±0.5 |
| TS exhaustion | 6.9±0.4 | 6.9±0.4 | 6.9±0.4 | 6.9±0.4 |