Table 1.
General characteristics of the sample.
| Variables | Reproducibility phase (n = 16) | Experimental phase (n = 12) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 30.3 ± 8.2 | 29.4 ± 7.3 |
| Body mass (kg) | 72.8 ± 9.2 | 72.0 ± 7.9 |
| Height (m) | 1.74 ± 0.05 | 1.74 ± 0.06 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 24.01 ± 2.77 | 23.75 ± 2.29 |
| Fat-free mass (kg) | 56.16 ± 5.74 | 56.13 ± 5.52 |
| Fat mass (kg) | 14.02 ± 5.19 | 13.27 ± 3.67 |
| Body fat (%) | 19.49 ± 5.19 | 18.93 ± 3.92 |
| Training sessions (days/week) | 4.8 ± 1.68 | 4.9 ± 1.7 |
| Training duration (min/day) | 123.8 ± 42.2 | 125.0 ± 35.8 |
| Training experience (years) | 8.12 ± 6.85 | 6.87 ± 4.88 |
| Resting heart rate (bpm) | 48.6 ± 5.5 | 47.4 ± 3.8 |
| Resting VO2 (ml kg−1 min−1) | 4.13 ± 0.98 | 4.00 ± 0.62 |
| Maximum heart rate (bpm) | 187.0 ± 8.3 | 185.6 ± 7.6 |
| Maximum VO2 (ml kg−1 min−1) | 60.13 ± 4.91 | 60.15 ± 5.09 |
| Peak power output (W) | 340.1 ± 53.2 | 334.6 ± 53.0 |
| 80% of peak power output (W) | 272.0 ± 42.6 | 267.6 ± 42.4 |
Note: data are presented as mean ± standard deviation; VO2 = oxygen uptake.